Legionella risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and formally repeated based on the property’s risk rating – or sooner if there are changes to the water system, occupancy, usage patterns, or following any suspected issues. Regular monitoring is essential to maintain compliance.
Monitoring involves routine checks such as temperature testing, tank inspections, and system condition inspection. Legionella testing is lab-based analysis that identifies bacterial presence. Both are important elements of a compliant control scheme.
Poor management can lead to serious illness, legal consequences, regulatory action, reputational damage, and operational shutdowns. Failure to comply with ACoP L8 and HSG 274 can also result in enforcement notices or prosecution.
Using an independent consultancy like BMS ensures there is no conflict of interest. Because we do not sell remedial works, you can trust our findings and recommendations are impartial, evidence-based, and always in your best interests.
Closed systems, such as heating and chilled loops, require ongoing monitoring to prevent corrosion, microbiological growth and efficiency loss. Untreated issues can cause breakdowns, high energy costs, and costly remedial work. Regular sampling protects plant performance and compliance.
