Water Sampling Services

Our water sampling services offer reliable water hygiene testing for duty holders. Delivered by trained technicians and analysed in accredited laboratories, you get clear evidence of your building’s water safety.

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Our water sampling services cover a range of different water systems, including:

  • Drinking water sampling: Verify potable water quality and demonstrate your compliance with ACoP L8 and HSG 274 regulations.
  • Surface water sampling: Monitor surface water quality, helping demonstrate environmental responsibility during audits.
  • Wastewater sampling: Check the quality of wastewater leaving your building and spot potential issues early on.
  • Groundwater sampling: Understand water quality below ground, spot any hidden contamination risks, and avoid unexpected issues.
  • Seawater sampling: Helps to keep you compliant in regulated coastal areas if your business operations interact with marine water.
  • Ballast water sampling: Check the quality of water taken on and left by ships to help control the spread of harmful contaminants between ports, harbours, and offshore facilities.

Water sampling is part of a wider compliance strategy that includes Legionella control and water hygiene management, helping you stay in full control of your water safety responsibilities.

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Why does accurate water sampling matter?

There are a number of reasons why accurate water sampling matters, from environmental protection to avoiding legal trouble.

Protects public health

Accurate water sampling helps identify harmful contaminants before they cause illness to building occupants, visitors, and the wider public.

To comply with regulations

Water sampling shows auditors that you’re carefully monitoring your premises in line with ACoP L8 and HSG 274 regulations.

Detects contamination early

By regularly sampling your water, you spot potential issues before they can escalate into larger compliance issues that cost your business time, money, and potential revenue to fix.

Offers defensible evidence

Poorly handled samples can invalidate laboratory test results, making them unusable during an inspection. Accurate water sampling gives you bulletproof data that you can rely on with confidence.

What is our water sampling process?

Our water sampling process is designed to give duty holders clarity and confidence at every stage. This includes:

Step 1: Assess/identify risk

We review your water systems and controls to find and prioritise risks in line with regulatory guidance and daily use.

Step 2: Deliver and report

Our engineers carry out the required water sampling services, with clear digital reporting for a complete audit trail.

Step 3: Ongoing compliance

Regular checks and technical support keep risks under control and compliance in place over time.

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Acorn Environment Services provides compliant water sampling for commercial and high-risk environments, including care homes, hospitality, and leisure settings.

From sampling plans and on-site collection to laboratory testing and inspection-ready reports, our accredited engineers manage the full water sampling process — supported by LCA-certified analysis and clear compliance reporting.

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Who needs water sampling services?

  • Residential housing providers: If you’re a landlord, managing agent, or housing provider, water sampling helps protect your occupants and minimise risk to their health.
  • Hospitality & leisure: Many facilities rely on consistent water quality for their daily operations, using water sampling services for routine monitoring or following a system failure.
  • Clinical and live-in care: In care settings, potable water is linked to patient wellbeing, increasing scrutiny from inspectors – sampling helps you spot potential risks early on.
  • Manufacturing: Industrial environments often involve unique water systems and requirements, which sampling helps to demonstrate is being managed responsibly.
  • Agriculture: Many farms and rural sites rely on private water supply being sampled to make sure it’s drinkable for people and livestock.
  • Marine and offshore: Ports, vessels and coastal sites need water sampling to make sure marine water-related risks are being managed responsibly.

Why choose us for water sampling services?

Compliance-led water hygiene specialists

Our water sampling services follow ACoP L8 and HSG 274 regulations, helping you prove your water systems are safe – with evidence that stands up to audit and inspection.

Accredited, experienced engineers

All work is carried out by trained engineers with over 25 years’ experience in water hygiene. As members of the Legionella Control Association (LCA), we follow recognised industry best practice.

Clear reporting and ongoing support

All water sample results and documentation are stored digitally in your own secure client portal, giving you instant access to compliance evidence whenever it’s needed.

Serving the North West & Yorkshire

We work across the North West and Yorkshire to help local businesses across the area resolve any issues quickly in the case of a sudden system failure or last-minute inspection.

What are our industry accreditations?

When you choose Acorn, you work with a reliable partner you can count on to help meet your legal responsibilities:

  • Legionella Control Association (LCA)

    Demonstrates our commitment to managing Legionella risk in different water systems and supporting duty holders in meeting their own legal responsibilities.

  • SafeContractor Accredited & Certified

    Highlights that our working practices meet strict requirements for health and safety, environmental management, and workforce welfare.

  • Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP)

    Confirms our health and safety arrangements meet compliance criteria expected by public and private sector clients.

From our clients

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"Your technician was very polite and well mannered, he even made time to have a quick chat which is a surprise for me as most people who work on your home are just there to get job done and go 10/10!"

Keighley Boyes

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"Really grateful to Demi and the team for assisting at such short notice. Prompt service which ran smoothly. Highly recommend!"

Arielle Halter

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Water sampling FAQS

What is water sampling?

Water sampling is the process of collecting water so it can be tested for contaminants to check whether the water is safe and in line with required standards. Professional water sampling makes sure samples are taken correctly, remain uncontaminated, and produce results that can be relied on for inspections.

Why is regular water sampling important?

Regular water sampling helps identify problems early, before they become health or compliance risks. It reassures duty holders that water systems remain safe and under control, and creates a clear record of monitoring over time. Without regular sampling, issues can go unnoticed and may only come to light during incidents or inspections.

How often should water be sampled?

How often water should be sampled depends on the type of system, how it is used, and the level of risk involved. Some systems require regular sampling, while others need testing after routine changes. A risk-based approach is used to determine how often your water should be sampled in line with guidance and compliance requirements.

What happens after a water sample is collected?

- After collection, water samples are preserved and transported to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. - The laboratory tests the sample and produces results, which are then reviewed and reported clearly. - The report explains whether results are within acceptable limits and whether any follow-up action or further monitoring is needed.

Which types of water can be sampled?

Many different types of water can be sampled, including: Drinking water Surface water Wastewater Groundwater Seawater Ballast water Each type requires a specific sampling approach to make sure results are accurate. The method used depends on the purpose of sampling, such as compliance monitoring, investigation, or reassurance.

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