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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.
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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.
Areas we cover
We provide Legionella water testing across the whole of the UK. Our main locations are:
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Legionella Water Testing FAQs
Can Legionella Disease be prevented?
Yes, by managing systems where legionella is most likely found. Secondly, contacting a professional who can complete treatment on sources where the risk of legionella is high is also advised.
How can a person contract Legionella's Disease?
Legionnaires’ disease can be contracted when water droplets containing Legionella bacteria enter a person’s lungs.
How much could you be fined for Legionella?
The amount you could be fined for Legionella depends on the specifics of each case. In the UK, fines for Legionella can range from £2,500 to £20,000 and you could serve up to 2 years in prison.
How much does it cost to test for Legionella?
The cost of testing for Legionella can vary depending on the type of test, the size of the water system, and the location. In general, however, you can expect to pay between £70 and £300 for a Legionella test.
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.
Can you test for Legionella yourself?
Yes, you can test for Legionella yourself. However, it is important to note that home testing kits are not always accurate. If you are concerned about Legionella in your water, it is best to have the water tested by a professional. Speak to one of our experts and we can book you in for Legionella testing.
How often should a landlord do a Legionella test?
The frequency of Legionella testing for landlords will depend on the size and type of building. However, in general, landlords should have their water tested for Legionella at least once a year.
How can I arrange Legionella sampling?
You can arrange Legionella sampling by contacting a water treatment specialist or environmental health officer - like us at Acorn. Get in touch and we can collect a water sample from your home or building and test it for Legionella.
Do I really need to test for Legionella in my domestic water system?
Whether or not you need to carry out Legionella water testing in your domestic water system will depend on a number of factors, including the size and type of building, the location, and the number of people who live there. However, if you are concerned about Legionella, it is always best to have your water tested.
Do I need Legionella testing or a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Legionella testing and legionella risk assessment are two different things. Legionella testing is used to determine whether or not there is Legionella present in your water system. A legionella risk assessment is used to identify the potential risks for Legionella growth in your water system. Not sure which one you need? Our friendly experts are on hand to help - get in touch today.
