Project Description
Legionella Water Test
Legionella Water Test, as a duty holder or nominated person responsible for the management of a water system you have a legal responsibility to manage and assess the risks associated with Legionella. A key component of your sites scheme of control, could be to regularly carry our legionella water tests and monitor the bacteria counts within the water system that you are responsible for.
LEGIONELLA WATER TEST SERVICE INFORMATION
Regular Legionella Water Tests are required when your legionella risk assessment and scheme of control identifies the risk and frequency of legionella water testing. Our team will take a sample of water from the specified water outlets such as showers, taps, water tanks and take them to an approved lab where the water will be sampled for legionella bacteria.
How Often Should You Test For Legionella?
Depending on the risks associated with your water systems the risks will influence how often you should test for legionella bacteria. As an example and in accordance with HSG274 Legionnaires disease technical guidance spa pools should be sampled at least quarterly, however there may be cases where more frequent legionella water testing is carried out – for example if previous test results show higher than normal counts. Sherpa can advise you on whether your facility whether it is a care home, school or hospital or other premises with water systems needs testing.
Legionella Bacteria Testing In Water
Where legionella water testing is considered appropriate, the water sampling method should be carried out in accordance with BS7592 and the biocide, if used, neutralised where possible. Water samples are tested by a UKAS-accredited laboratory that takes part in a water microbiology proficiency testing scheme. Test results are returned to the customer after the water samples have been cultured and any micro-organisms isolated and identified into the correct sero-groups. Depending on the legionella bacteria counts, Sherpa will advise on what is required and whether further legionella water tests need carrying out.
Carry out legionella water tests where appropriate
Legionella testing in water storage tanks
Check water temperatures fall inline with the scheme of control
Check for legionella bacteria in shower outlets
Test for legionella in tap outlets including T.M.V’s
Test for legionella in spa and swimming pool water and feeds
OTHER WATER HYGIENE SERVICES
If you do not find the service you are looking for below, it’s more than likely we can cater for it, please give Sherpa Environmental a call on 01582 343116 to discuss.
Legionella Risk Assessments
We can carry out Legionella Risk Assessments of your water systems to make sure that you are compliant.
Legionella Awareness Training
Sherpa can help you increase Legionella Awareness with an engaging and interesting training session.
Water Tank Disinfection
We carry out tank clean & disinfection to all size’s of tanks and done to a very high standard.
Scheme Of Control
After the Risk Assessment has been completed, we can help produce a Written Scheme.
TMV Service
We can carry out TMV Maintenance and Thermostatic Mixing Value Services to make sure that you are compliant.
Remedial Works
It is important that building owners help reduce risks by removing or replacing high risk components or pipework.
QUALITY GUARANTEE
Sherpa Environmental are accredited members of the LCA, and are regularly audited and inspected by them to ensure we are working to high standards.
Modern law can be confusing and places a lot of pressure on building owners to comply with government regulations, particularly around Legionella. To help, Sherpa guarantee a wide range of services that are designed to offer a complete water hygiene solution. This means we can survey, assess the risks and help design a solution for you, reducing or eliminating the risks entirely. Sherpa works with a Solutions Partner philosophy, giving you sound advice to help you manage your water hygiene risks within your building or portfolio, all at cost effective rates. We guarantee to:
Abide by the Legionella Control Associations Code Of Practice
Comply with ISO9001
Comply with ISO14001
Compliance with Safe Contractor health and safety
Offer great value for money
All our work!
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