Following the discovery of the legionella bacteria, some showers on the parliamentary estate have been closed, the House of Commons authorities have said. 
 
A House spokesman said the showers and a tea point in Portcullis House had been shut as a “precautionary measure” after “low levels” of the bacteria were identified during routine monitoring by maintenance staff. 
 
The spokesman said some “isolated areas” of the building were affected and that a disinfection of the water system in those parts was being carried out. 
 
The House spokesman said: “As part of our routine proactive monitoring, our maintenance team have identified low levels of legionella bacteria in some isolated areas in Portcullis House. 
 
“As a precautionary measure in line with best practice, we have temporarily closed the showers and a tea point affected, while we undertake a disinfection of the water system in line with normal protocols. 
 
“All other water sources in the building continue to be safe to use as normal.” 
 
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