Domestic Water Microbiological Monitoring
Microbiological Monitoring in Domestic Hot and Cold Water systems to Satisfy H&SE requirements
The ACOP advises that the risk from exposure to legionella should be prevented or controlled and that the precautions taken should be monitored to ensure that they remain effective.
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.
The conditions that support microbiological growth could also support legionella growth and so the system should be investigated.
The conditions that support microbiological growth could also support legionella growth and so the system should be investigated.
Legionellosis monitoring should be carried out
- In water systems treated with biocides where storage and distribution temperature are reduced.
- In systems where control levels of treatment regime eg temperature, are not being consistently achieved.
- When an outbreak is suspected or has been identified.
- In hospital wards with “at risk” patients – eg those immunologically compromised
In partnership with a Nationwide network of UKAS accredited Laboratories, Integrated Water Services offer a complete service for microbiological and legionella monitoring.
- Nationwide network of Water Hygiene Operatives
- On-site sampling packages
- Site courier collection
- 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.
