Aberdeenshire Council HQ partially re-opens after legionella scare

The council say the bacteria was contained to a single water point in an unused portion of the building.

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 25th May 2021

Aberdeenshire Council say they are partially re-opening their Woodhill House building after a legionella scare last week.

The bacteria forced the HQ to close after it was discovered in the water supply, with expert cleaners brought it.

An Aberdeenshire Council spokesperson said: “Following ongoing testing and the flushing/disinfection of the water system at Woodhill House, the building will partially reopen today (Tue, May 25) for a small number of staff.

“The area of concern has been isolated to a single water point in the building in an area not currently in use. The result from testing throughout the building at the weekend was clear, with some further testing to continue in the affected area for the time-being.”

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