Environmental Northwest Ltd offers comprehensive Legionella risk assessment services to customers in Blackpool and across the North West. Contact us today.
A Legionella risk assessment is now a legal requirement for all landlords and home owners across the UK. At Environmental Northwest, we can undertake risk assessments to check for Legionella in your hot and cold water systems.
We will inspect all the water storage tanks, heating systems, pipework, showers and taps. We will then identify and evaluate the potential sources of risk and outline the current condition of your water systems. Finally, we will provide you with a detailed report and advice you on remedial action and countermeasures where necessary.
What is Legionella?
Legionella is a strain of bacteria that lives and thrives in water. It responsible for the rare but potentially fatal pneumonia called the Legionnaires disease. It isn’t just large water systems, like the ones in hotels or factories, which posed a health risk. According to the latest studies, people can contract Legionnaires disease from domestic water systems as well.