Building water systems can harbour Legionella bacteria which can lead to outbreaks of Legionnaires disease. This has led to the introduction of legislation under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requiring Building Managers and Operators to assess the risk, implement control measures and ensure that management and record keeping functions are adequate and up to date. HSE Guidance Note HS(G)70 and the HSC Approved Code of Practice on the prevention or control of Legionellosis (including Legionnaires Disease), apply.

Regular inspection and monitoring is required and the results must be recorded. Procedures must be continually reviewed in order to ensure that hygiene standards are maintained.

Control of Legionellosis

• Surveys and risk assessment of building water systems for Legionella control
• Specialist advice for cooling towers, swimming pools, spas and process water systems
• Water sampling and analysis.
• Ongoing water hygiene monitoring
• Independent advice on system design and hygiene control including water treatment options
• Preparation of control and record manuals. Schematic system layouts
• Ongoing monitoring, audit and
• record keeping

It is essential that drinking water services and drink dispensing systems are regularly monitored and tested to ensure that they are safe. Water sampling and analysis is required to confirm that water quality is within EC and UK Water Authority guidelines for microbiological and chemical levels.

Vectair Environmental can offer comprehensive surveys and set up management programmes to prevent potential health risks arising, to ensure that high standards are maintained and that legal requirements are met.

Reports and assessments are presented in a clear and concise format and record manuals are designed for ease of use and flexibility.

Drinking Water Services

• Assessment of drinking water quality including vending services and storage dispensers
• Potable water sampling and analysis for bacterial and chemical parameters
• Contamination investigation and remedial management
• Specialist advice for bore hole extraction and monitoring regimes
• Ongoing potable water quality trend analysis and record keeping