Legionella Assessment

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. Where conditions are favourable (i.e., suitable growth temperature range; water droplets (aerosols) produced and dispersed; water stored and/or recirculated; some ‘food’ for the organism to grow such as rust, sludge, scale, biofilm etc) then the bacteria may multiply thus increasing the risk of exposure. It is a simple fact that the organism will colonise both large and small systems so both require risks to be managed effectively.

Requesting a Legionella Assessment report is the best way to ensure that your properties water system settings are not encouraging the growth of the Legionella bacteria.

Keeping a copy of the report will show your commitment to ensuring you property compliant with legislation.