- If a routine inspection shows it to be necessary
- If the system or part of it has been substantially altered or entered for maintenance or remedial purposes in a manner that may lead to contamination, or
- During or following an outbreak or suspected outbreak of Legionellosis:
Water System Disinfections
Do I need a water storage tank clean and disinfection?
“The risk from exposure to Legionella should be prevented or controlled; precautions include keeping the system and the water in it clean.”
ACoP L8, paragraph190.
What is involved during a clean and disinfection?
Clean and disinfection services are carried out in accordance with ACoP L8 following the procedures outlined in BS6700.
- An engineer will visit your site and initially conduct an assessment to identify any additional health and safety precautions required
- Isolation of the cold water storage tank and any pump sets
- Fully drain the tank and undertake a physical clean to impeccable aesthetic standards
- Chemical cleaning using silver based hydrogen peroxide – the use of this chemical halves the volume of water needed to be ‘dumped’ than using conventional methods
- Use of alternative chemicals such as chlorine and bio/oil dispersants where applicable
- Where required, full system disinfection including all assets and pipe work, measuring chemical levels at every outlet to ensure successful disinfection
- Tests carried out for TVC, e-coli, coliform and Legionella by a UKAS accredited laboratory (see Microbiological analysis)
- Issue of disinfection certificate and sample results for your log book
Why choose Legionella Water Services Ltd for your clean and disinfections?
- Strictly compliant:
Cleaning and disinfection services are carried out in line with ACoP L8 by following the procedures set out by BS6700 to keep you compliant. - We have seen it all:
Over 20 years experience in the field has presented our engineers with a wide range of site issues, so you can be reassured we will recommend the most effective solution for your needs. - Responsive and reassuring:
In the event of any out of range microbiological results, we have strict procedures in place to remedy the situation, fast tracking action where possible and responding to site usually within 24 hours to minimise any required system shut down. - Quality standard:
All clean and disinfection services are managed under our quality standard ISO 9001:2008 to ensure we maintain a high standard of service when on your premises. - Dedicated account management team:
We implement a customer relationship database in house which provides reminders to our account management team to ensure we keep on top of your system cleanliness.
