Legionella (Water) Risk Assessment
Protective assessments of your water systems to control Legionella risks—essential for landlord duty of care and compliance across London & Surrey.
Protect Your Property and Tenants with Expert Legionella Risk Assessments
Legionnaire’s disease is a serious, sometimes fatal lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria thriving in water systems. Landlords and property managers have a legal duty to assess and control this risk under HSWA and COSHH regulations. Our professional assessment ensures your systems are safe, compliant, and well-documented.
Is a Risk Assessment Required?
Yes. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH 2002, landlords and employers must assess risks from Legionella and demonstrate control. Following HSE’s ACoP L8 guidance helps prove compliance.
Who Needs & How Often?
"Landlords should carry out assessments every two years or before a new tenancy. High-risk or complex systems—like cooling towers or HMOs—as well as hospitals, hotels, care homes, and workplaces, require more frequent reviews.
Overview
Thorough Legionella Risk Assessments for Compliance, Safety, and Peace of Mind
Our qualified assessors inspect your water systems—from tanks, taps, and showers to pipework—to profile risk points and stagnation issues. We check water temperatures (hot vs cold), inspect for dead legs, and recommend practical control measures such as flushing, temperature adjustments, tank maintenance, or schematic control plans. You’ll receive a detailed written report that documents findings, recommended controls, and a schedule for future reviews—meeting ACoP L8 best practices.
Feature-points
System Visual Inspection
We examine all water outlets, storage tanks, pipework (including dead legs), hoses, and showerheads for signs of stagnation, debris, or contamination.
Temperature Measurement & Flow Checks
Hot water should reach ≥ 50°C promptly (ideally > 60°C) and cold should remain < 20°C to inhibit Legionella growth. We take digital readings at each outlet.
Risk Identification & Hazard Evaluation
We flag high-risk conditions—like unused outlets, open or old tanks, scale, or dead-leg pipework—and assess how likely these conditions can support Legionella proliferation.
Control Scheme & Recommendations
We recommend control actions (e.g. flushing procedures, temperature controls, tank sealing, removal of redundant pipework), and outline a written water safety plan if needed.
Feature-points
Documented Risk Report
Receive a branded report detailing system descriptions, who’s responsible (“duty holder”), findings, control measures, and review timelines as documentation for compliance and tenant safety.
Tailored Review Frequency Advice
We advise when your next review should take place—typically every two years or sooner if there are system changes or prolonged vacancy.
