What is Legionella?
Legionella thrives in man-made water systems such as those found in premises such as offices, factories, schools and hospitals. Legionella is the cause of Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal respiratory illness, and it is therefore a legal requirement to manage your building’s water system to mitigate Legionella build-up.
How to Manage Legionella
A typical water system management regime would include regular flushing of water outlets and maintaining minimum temperatures within hot and cold water systems to prevent Legionella build-up. However current lockdown measures in relation to CV19 mean that these regimes have not been implemented in many buildings. If your premises have been vacant during lockdown, before the building is reoccupied and becomes operational again it may be necessary to review your Legionella Risk Assessment and potentially conduct sampling and disinfection. Irrespective, any duty holder must have a valid Legionella risk assessment for their buildings.
Ensafe’s Legionella Services:
Ensafe can offer various services to ensure that you adhere to the legal requirements.
• Legionella Risk assessments.
• Water management and monitoring of water systems.
• System disinfections and flushing.
• Water sampling services
Next Steps...
Before you return to your premises after lockdown, you may need to carry out a system disinfection and carry out Legionella testing. You can contact the expert Legionella team at Ensafe who can ensure that you comply with regulations prior to returning to your premises.
Get in touch with the team on 01604 878 190 or email info@ensafe.co.uk who can help you control and reduce risk within your building.
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