In the UK, health and safety law states that, with regard to your premises, you have to take the necessary precautions to ensure that staff or members of the public are not at risk from infection by Legionella sp. - the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease.

Recent and often tragic outbreaks of Legionnaires disease highlight the very real risks that may be hidden in your buildings.

Comprehensive risk management, good water hygiene and maintenance practices including regular monitoring are essential tools in in the control of Legionella.

Failure to comply with current regulations may result in serious illness and death and may also lead to criminal prosecution for you personally and/or your organisation.

At our water testing laboratory we offer a UKAS accredited test for the detection and enumeration of Legionella spp. with biochemical confirmation for Legionella pneumophila.

If your test results are positive, we can also provide further advice and assistance - including chlorination information - to help you eliminate the legionella contamination.