Swan neck taps are often seen mounted on the rims of water birth pools. However, swan neck taps retain larger volumes of water which then stagnates and HFN 30 and HPSC recommends that swan-neck taps should not be used as they do not empty after use and could be prone to microbial biofouling with microorganisms … Continue reading Health and Safety Advisory: WARNING Swan Neck Taps Present a Significant Infection Control Risk