Drinking Water Testing

Monitoring of Drinking Water and Domestic Water Systems

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations advises that an adequate supply of wholesome drinking water shall be provided for all persons at work in the workplace.

The ACOP and Guidance L8: Legionnaires Disease the control of legionella bacteria in water systems

There is the potential for micro-organisms to proliferate in various parts of hot and cold water systems. This could manifest itself in taste and odour problems and microbiological investigations should be carried out

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Water analysis is particularly recommended for new installations in large buildings

The ACOP L24

Drinking water taps should not be installed in places where contamination is likely

British Standard 6700

In other than single dwellings regular analyses of water samples at intervals not exceeding 6 months shall be carried out

Drinks Vending Machines Code of Practice on Hygiene and Water Quality

Water samples should be taken to assess water quality when investigating poor water quality in the machine following previous sampling or consumer complaints.


In partnership with a Nationwide network of UKAS accredited Laboratories, Integrated Water Services offer a complete service for Drinking Water Monitoring.

  • Nationwide network of Water Hygiene Operatives
  • Samples taken in accordance to The Bacteriological Examination of Drinking Water Supplies 1982
  • On-site sampling and water hygiene monitoring programmes
  • Fast track reporting of results
  • An Integrated Water Services representative will always be available to answer any questions and give advice, either by visiting your site, phone or e-mail
  • Integrated Water Services provide professional consultancy and technical service support for the health and safety, hygiene and environmental management of air and water systems.

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