Water Hygiene

ACOP L8 Risk Assessment

The ACOP L8 sets out the legal requirements for managing the risks associated with Legionella in water systems. It requires that dutyholders (usually employers or building owners) carry out a risk assessment of their water systems to identify and assess any potential sources of Legionella and to implement control measures to prevent or minimize the risk of exposure to the bacteria.

Cooling Tower Management Services

Effective cooling tower management services involve regular inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and water treatment to prevent scale, corrosion, and microbial growth. Common services offered by cooling tower management companies also include upgrades to improve performance, efficiency, and safety.

Legionella Monitoring Services

Legionella monitoring services include risk assessments, sampling and testing of water systems for the presence of Legionella bacteria, analysing test results, developing a management plan, and ongoing monitoring to ensure control measures are effective.

Calorifier Inspections

Calorifiers are vessels used for heating water in industrial and commercial settings, such as in hospitals, hotels, and schools. Regular inspections of calorifiers are important to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

Shower Head Hygiene

Maintaining good hygiene in the shower is important for your health and well-being, and this includes the showerhead. Over time, showerheads can accumulate bacteria and other microorganisms, which can then be dispersed in the water droplets and inhaled during your shower.

UKAS Accredited Microbial Sampling

UKAS accredited microbial sampling refers to a process where microbial samples, such as those taken from water systems to detect Legionella bacteria, are collected, and analysed by a laboratory that has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). UKAS is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom and is recognised internationally for its standards of competence and impartiality.

Thermostatic Mixing Valve Management

Thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) are an important component of many plumbing systems, particularly those that provide hot water for use in showers, baths, and sinks. They are designed to maintain a safe and comfortable water temperature by blending hot and cold water to a specific temperature range. Effective management of TMVs is important to ensure their continued safe and reliable operation.