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Fully Accredited Legionella Testing in Colchester
Legionella Services Colchester
Orkin UK is a leading provider of Legionella testing in Colchester. We can come to your property or properties, domestic or commercial, at your convenience to carry out essential services that keep you protected and legally compliant.
Speak to our specialist advisors for more information or book your Legionella testing in Colchester today.
Why Is Legionella Testing Essential?
Detecting Legionella in hot and cold water systems is a vital part of preventing its proliferation. This waterborne bacteria, when allowed to reach large counts, can cause illness when breathed in. In some at-risk groups, it can even lead to potentially fatal cases of Legionnaires’ disease.
Because of these dangers, it is a legal requirement to ensure you have taken the necessary precautions to protect all hot and cold water systems from Legionella. This is under the HSE’s Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.
It will be your responsibility to ensure risks are assessed and water is tested for Legionella bacteria if you are any of the following:
- Employer
- Landlord
- Building manager
- Duty holder
- Anyone involved in health and safety management
How We Test For Legionella
We test for water hygiene and water temperature and then take samples from across your system as part of our comprehensive Legionella risk assessment. All Legionella testing in Colchester will be completed on-site by our Orkin Pros:
1. Book your appointment and one of our accredited technicians will attend your site to inspect your water system, testing water temperatures with UKAS-calibrated thermometers and taking samples.
2. We send samples we’ve taken to UKAS laboratories for efficient, accurate testing.
3. When results are in, we send them to you in a comprehensive report which explains all findings and gives guidance on relevant remedial actions. Our reports include no-obligation quotes for these.
Our Services
Orkin UK offers a comprehensive range of legionella prevention, control and water hygiene services to help businesses maintain safe and compliant water systems. Our expert team of Orkin Pros including Water Hygiene Technicians and Legionella Risk Assessors deliver tailored solutions that include risk assessments, water monitoring, sampling, tank cleaning and disinfection, thermostatic mixer valve servicing, tank replacements, and remedial works.
From initial assessment to ongoing maintenance, we ensure your water systems are effectively managed to minimise legionella risks.
For any enquiries call us today
01522 688180
Mon-Fri: 08:30 – 17:00
Sat-Sun: Closed
Which Water Systems Need Legionella Testing?
Systems in particular need of Legionella testing include:
- Hot and cold water taps
- Shower heads
- Air conditioning units
- Medical equipment like dentist water lines
- Humidifiers
- Spa pools
- Cooling towers
Legionella is so dangerous because of how easily it grows and spreads, and there are certain conditions which offer the bacteria everything it needs:
- Aerosol release: This is the term for tiny water droplets that are released by some water systems in the form of spray or mist, which are then breathed in.
- Stagnancy: Legionella favours stagnant water. If a water system is not flushed regularly, it can become a breeding ground for Legionella. This particularly affects water storage tanks.
- Temperature: The optimal temperature window for Legionella growth is between 35°C and 45°C, though it can proliferate at any temperature between 20°C and 45°C.
- Nutrition: Scale, sediment, and other bacteria provide ample nutrition for Legionella to feed on and spread.
Why Our Expertise Is So Trusted
We have helped countless clients achieve Legionella compliance with our comprehensive services. All of our technicians are highly trained and hold accreditations from, and memberships of:
- Legionella Control Association
- CHAS
- Constructionline
- SafeContractor
Our methods are industry-approved and we are always fully up-to-date with the latest legislation and advances in Legionella testing technology. All technicians carry out work in line with Government guidelines ACOP L8 and HSG274, so you can be assured of its compliance and effectiveness.
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Take Action to Protect Your Water Systems
If you do not arrange for a Legionella risk assessment in Colchester, you risk causing dangerous outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease. If an outbreak is traced back to your water systems and there is no evidence that you took necessary precautions, you also face a hefty fine and site closure.
Book our trusted Legionella services for your Colchester site to avoid illness and legal action.