Legionella Services
Sherpa Environmental offer a Legionella Risk Assessment to help owners, landlords or anyone who rents out a property they own to meet Health and Safety Executive law by protecting occupants from legionella, better known as Legionnaires Disease.
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Legionella Risk Assessment
Becoming compliant starts with a legionella risk assessment. This will clearly identify the potential risks Legionella poses in your water systems.
Legionella Remedial Works
Once the risks have been identified they need to be monitored, removed or replaced. A plan is created to undertake any remedial works to reduce and manage the risks identified.
Legionella Monitoring
After the risks have been understood, your organisation will need to control and manage the ongoing risk of Legionella exposure from your water system to employees and visitors by carrying out ongoing monitoring.
LEGIONELLA SERVICES
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by the inhalation of small droplets of contaminated water containing Legionella. All man-made hot and cold water systems are likely to provide an environment where Legionella can grow.
“We've been extremely pleased with the exceptional service provided by Sherpa Environmental. Their expertise in water hygiene services has been invaluable for our extensive portfolio at the NHS.
They handle the challenging, awkward tasks with ease, delivering quality results at times of need and will go over and beyond to help keep us compliant.
Sherpa Environmental’ s professionalism and commitment to high standards make them a trusted partner, and I highly recommend their services to any organisation looking for reliable, specialised or bespoke water hygiene solutions”
Hannah O’Brien, Director of Operations
QTS (Wholly owned by CNWL NHS Foundation Trust)
Any questions?
Here are the most common questions relating to managing legionella control, if you have any questions, you can book a call with us to see how we can help.
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Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause Legionnaires' disease, a severe pneumonia-like illness. It thrives in warm water environments, such as hot tubs, cooling towers, and poorly maintained water tanks.
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Legionella bacteria spread through inhalation of aerosolised water droplets containing the bacteria. This can occur from showers, faucets, cooling towers, and other water systems where water is dispersed into the air.
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Symptoms typically include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle aches, and headaches. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia and even be life-threatening, especially for those with weakened immune systems.
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To prevent Legionella growth, it's essential to:
Regularly clean and disinfect water tanks.
Maintain proper water temperature (below 20°C or above 60°C).
Ensure good water circulation and avoid stagnation.
Conduct routine inspections and testing for Legionella.
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Water tanks should generally be cleaned and disinfected at least once a year. However, the frequency may vary based on usage, water quality, and specific regulations in your area.
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Regulations vary by region, but many jurisdictions require regular risk assessments, maintenance of water systems, and documentation of cleaning and testing for Legionella to ensure public health safety.
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If Legionella is detected, immediate action is required. This typically involves cleaning and disinfecting the affected system, conducting follow-up testing, and implementing measures to prevent future growth. https://www.hse.gov.uk/legionnaires/legionella-landlords-responsibilities.htm
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Professional water management ensures that systems are properly maintained, reducing the risk of Legionella growth. Experts can provide the necessary cleaning, testing, and compliance documentation to keep your water systems safe.
You can find more detailed guidance on your duties in the Approved Code of Practice and guidance on regulations
Legionnaires' disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems (L8).