September 5th, 2023
Legionella Water Testing
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Legionella water testing services
Whether you’ve got a pond in the garden or hot tub in one of your rental properties, our Legionella testing services can help you ensure your water is safe.
Legionella bacteria isn’t picky – it grows in all bodies of water, including pools, hot water tanks and cooling towers. That’s why it’s important to consistently carry out legionella testing on your water supply.
There are a number of ways to test for Legionella, such as environmental sampling or standard culture testing. Get in touch today and our experts will work with you to create a Legionella testing plan that’s tailored to your needs.

Our water testing for Legionella
Here at Acorn, we offer a comprehensive range of Legionella testing services to help keep your water safe, including:
- Risk assessment: We assess your water system to identify potential Legionella risks and to keep you compliant with UK standards.
- Hot and cold water monitoring: We monitor your water systems and their temperatures to ensure they are within the safe range.
- Water sample analysis: We perform laboratory tests of mains and private water supplies.
- Cleaning and disinfection: We treat and disinfect your water system to remove any bacteria or sediment.
- Pool water sampling: We test samples of your pool water to ensure it is safe for swimming.
Ready to enjoy some peace of mind? Our Legionella water testing services can help you to protect your health and the health of your family, employees and tenants.
Legionella Testing: How It Works
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Why choose us
Decades of Experience
Our qualified Engineers have over 25 years of experience in the water hygiene industry, so you can count on us to reduce risk and keep your water safe.
Member of the Legionella Control Association (LCA)
We fully registered with the LCA, working inline with the LCA Service Standards and the LCA Code of Conduct.
Aftercare & Prevention
Once we have carried out our Legionella water testing services, we will leave you with helpful tips on how to make sure your water stays safe.
North West & Yorkshire Coverage
We provide our Legionella testing services to clients in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and the wider North West area. If needed, we can provide specialist Legionella testing UK-wide.

What is Legionella?
Legionella is a type of bacteria that is found in natural water sources (e.g. ponds, lakes and rivers), as well as purpose-built hot and cold water systems (e.g. spa pools, fountains and waterparks). Legionella can cause Legionnaires Disease when people breathe in tiny droplets of water that contain the bacteria.
The World Health Organization recommends that the concentration of Legionella in water be kept below 100 colony-forming units (CFUs) per millilitre (mL). However, even this level may be too high for some people, such as those who are immunocompromised. Carrying out water testing for Legionella can help you keep your water safe.
Want to get the all clear? Contact our experts to get started with your Legionella water testing journey.

Legionnaires Disease: What you need to know
Legionnaires Disease is a severe form of pneumonia that can cause potentially fatal complications in your lungs. This disease is not contagious – it can only be contracted through inhaling water that is contaminated with Legionella bacteria.
Worried about Legionnaires Disease? The symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease are similar to those of other types of pneumonia, and can include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Confusion
Breathe easy – book in our Legionella testing services for your water system.

A Member of The Legionella Control Association
Acorn Environment Services Ltd are pleased to announce that we have received confirmation that our recent Legionella Control Association (LCA) company audit has been successfully signed off.
As an LCA member we demonstrate that we have complied with the LCA Code of Conduct and LCA Service Standards and that we are committed to helping our customers prevent legionellosis and keep water systems safe.

How to prevent Legionella
Once you’ve booked in your Legionella water testing, there are a few things you can do to keep on top of your water quality. These are:
- Keep hot water temperatures at 48°C or higher.
- Keep cold water temperatures at 20°C or lower.
- Flush hot water taps for at least 30 seconds before using them.
- Clean and sanitise water systems regularly.
- Ventilate areas where water is used, such as showers and bathtubs.
- Keep water moving in pipes and systems to prevent stagnation.
- Remove any sediment or debris from water systems.
- Use a water filter that removes chlorine and other chemicals that can promote Legionella growth.
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Who can test for Legionella?
Legionella testing can be done by a variety of professionals, including:
- Water treatment specialists
- Environmental health officers
- Public health laboratories
Get in touch with our experts today to get started.