Specialist Legionella Services for Care Homes designed to meet the requirements of the ACOP L8, HSG 274, HTM 04-01 and BS 8580-1.

Minimising the risk from Legionella bacteria in Care Homes is a requirement of Health and Safety law and of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registration Regulations.  Specifically under Regulation 12 "Safe Care and Treatment", Regulation 15 "Premises and Equipment" and Regulation 17 "Good Governance".

As a regulated activity you must not only meet the requirements of the HSE's ACOP L8 but also the Department of Health's HTM 04-01 which is referenced in the ACOP L8 and required much higher standards of design, plumbing, maintenance, inspection and control measures.  These requirements include the use of WaterSafe registered engineers.

At Water Wise we have over 20 years' experience in the water and Legionella industry, we are approved by Trading Standards, certified by Trust Mark (a Government endorsed competency scheme), WaterSafe registered (a requirement of HTM 04-01), members of the CIPHE and recognised as Approved Contractors under the Water Regulations.

Risk Assessments

Our Legionella Risk Assessments are approved by Trading Standards and certified by Trust Mark.

Legionella Testing

When a need for Legionella testing has been identified we offer both UKAS accredited and onsite Legionella testing.

Legionella Training

Legionella awareness training is recommended by both the HSE's ACOP L8 and the Dept of Health's HTM 04-01.

Temperature Monitoring

Temperature monitoring for Legionella prevention is a basic requirement of the ACOP L8 and HTM 04-01.