

ORKIN UK AND GUARDIAN LEGIONELLA SERVICES
Comprehensive Legionella Services in the UK
What Is Legionella?
Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. It becomes a health concern when it grows and spreads in human-made water systems such as shower heads, cooling towers, hot tubs, and large plumbing systems. In these environments, if the water temperature is between 20-45°C (68-113°F) and not properly maintained, Legionella can multiply and increase the risk of Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia.


Why Is Legionella Dangerous?
The risks associated with Legionella are particularly acute in places where the bacteria can aerosolise, or become airborne in water droplets, such as in showers or cooling towers. People can contract Legionnaires’ disease by inhaling these droplets containing the bacteria. The elderly, smokers and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk.

Ensure Your Water is Safe With Orkin UK
Orkin UK provides meticulous Legionella risk assessments and management solutions across the UK. Our expert team members help to ensure that your water systems are not only safe but also meet stringent health and safety standards, protecting your facilities from the risks of Legionnaires’ disease.
How Do We Treat Legionella?
Mitigating Legionella risks involves implementing various control measures to manage water systems effectively. This includes maintaining water temperatures outside the growth range for Legionella, ensuring adequate disinfection, and flushing out infrequently used water lines. Regular maintenance and monitoring, guided by a comprehensive water safety plan, are crucial to prevent the growth and spread of Legionella in water systems, ensuring the safety and health of all building occupants.
Documentation and Compliance:
Throughout the process, we maintain detailed records of all assessments, actions taken, and continuous monitoring results. This documentation is crucial for demonstrating compliance with health and safety standards.
Initial Consultation:
We begin with a conversation where we discuss your property’s needs and specifics. This helps us understand the scope of service required.
Site Survey and Assessment:
Our certified experts conduct a thorough inspection of your premises, focusing on areas susceptible to legionella growth such as cooling towers, water tanks, and plumbing systems. This involves both administrative checks and a physical tour of your facilities.
Risk Assessment Report:
After the survey, we compile a comprehensive legionella risk assessment report. This document details the current status of your water systems, identifies potential risk areas, and recommends corrective actions.
Implementation of Recommendations:
Based on the risk assessment, we work with you to implement the necessary remedial actions. This could include system cleaning, disinfection, adjustments to water temperatures, and other control measures to mitigate legionella risks.
Continuous Monitoring and Regular Reviews:
Legionella control is an ongoing process. We provide regular monitoring and testing of your water systems to ensure continued compliance with health regulations. Our team revisits and reviews the risk assessment periodically or when significant changes to the water system or its use occur.
Legionella Prevention for Commercial Environments
Ensure the safety of your commercial spaces with our comprehensive Legionella control services. We conduct thorough risk assessments and regular water system management to prevent Legionella proliferation. Our experts are trained in the latest guidelines to maintain water hygiene and safety, safeguarding your employees and customers from potential health risks.
Legionella Safety in Healthcare Facilities
In healthcare settings, controlling Legionella is crucial to patient safety. Our specialised services include rigorous testing and disinfection of water systems to meet health standards. We work closely with healthcare administrators to implement prevention strategies that are effective and compliant with strict regulatory requirements.
Ensuring Safe Water in Educational Facilities
Educational facilities must be vigilant about water safety to protect students and staff. Our Legionella control programmes are designed to fit the unique needs of schools and universities, featuring regular inspections and maintenance. We educate facility managers on proactive measures to ensure a safe learning environment free from waterborne hazards.
Certified Legionella Expertise
At Orkin UK, we hold specific certifications that qualify us to manage and control Legionella effectively across various sectors. Our team is certified by the Legionella Control Association (LCA), CHAS, Constructionline and Safecontractor, which endorses our practices and procedures in line with national safety and health standards. These certifications ensure that we carry out Legionella risk assessments, water treatment services, and maintenance activities competently and safely, adhering to the strictest guidelines to protect your facilities and everyone within them.
Minimised Risk of Outbreaks
With Orkin’s Legionella control services, you gain the critical advantage of reducing the risk of Legionella outbreaks in your facility. Our expert application of control measures and ongoing monitoring ensures that Legionella bacteria do not find a conducive environment to proliferate, safeguarding the health of everyone who uses your premises.
Ensured Regulatory Compliance
Stay compliant with health and safety regulations with Orkin’s Legionella control services. Our detailed understanding of the legislative landscape and our thorough compliance with industry standards mean you won’t have to worry about legal pitfalls. We ensure your water systems are managed according to the latest guidelines, keeping you compliant and protected from potential liabilities.
Proactive Health Protection
Choose Orkin for proactive measures in Legionella prevention, boosting the overall health protection standards of your facility. By controlling the risk of Legionella, we help prevent serious health issues such as Legionnaires’ disease, thereby enhancing the well-being of your staff, clients, or residents. Our preventive approach means you can focus on running your facility, knowing that the health risks associated with Legionella are being actively managed in the background.
Extended Lifespan of Water Systems
Orkin’s Legionella control services not only safeguard health but also contribute to the longevity of your facility’s water systems. Regular inspections and maintenance prevent corrosion and scale buildup, which can lead to costly repairs and replacements. By ensuring your systems are clean and efficiently managed, we extend their operational lifespan, saving you money in the long run.
Streamlined Health and Safety Management
Partnering with Orkin streamlines your health and safety management processes. Our comprehensive Legionella control services mean you don’t have to coordinate multiple contractors or juggle different compliance requirements. We provide a one-stop solution that covers assessment, treatment, and ongoing monitoring, simplifying your operations and allowing you to focus on other aspects of your business or facility management.
FIND ALL YOU NEED IN LEGIONELLA SERVICES IN THE UK
For the Legionella services you need to meet all health and safety standards, contact Orkin UK today. Our expert team has the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to keep the measures you need in place. With a comprehensive service that includes a long-term water safety plan, we can protect your business and your customers for years to come.
We’re here to deal with your Legionella issues quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Get in touch with us for a consultation and quote.