Legionnaires Disease

Legionnaires Disease is caused by Legionella bacteria (principally Legionella pneumophilla), an organism which can live and multiply in hot and cold water systems and cooling systems. In order to minimise the risk of the bacteria spreading, a rigorous maintenance regime is essential, together with water treatment and regular monitoring and sampling.

We have many years’ experience in the field of Legionella Auditing and can advise on all aspects of the problem, from the design of water systems, through regular monitoring to remedial work, All sample analysis is conducted in our own independent laboratories. As experts in both microbiology and building service design, our consultants are able to compile risk assessments in line with current recommendations and legislation.

Specifically, our services in this area include:
- site inspection and sampling
- independent routine monitoring of water quality
- auditing and risk assessments in accordance with L8 of the ACoP (?)
- assessing the efficiency of water treatment systems
- laboratory testing
- interpretation of results and advice to rectify any problems
- confidential reports
- completion of log books
- writing the specification of new tanks before the building work is put out to tender
- advice on, and independent monitoring, of new water treatment technologies
- information and training seminars

Legionella Control Association