Water hygiene compliance
Water hygiene and Legionella risk management in London
Coordinate Legionella risk assessment and proportionate water-hygiene follow-up for residential, commercial and managed property through one point of contact.
A risk-based approach, not a certificate-first approach
HSE guidance requires dutyholders to identify and assess the risk of exposure to Legionella from relevant water systems and to put proportionate controls in place where needed. The correct response depends on the system, how the property is used, the people exposed and how well the water is managed.
For many straightforward residential systems, a suitable assessment may identify low risk and relatively simple control measures. More complex buildings and water systems can require more formal management, monitoring and review arrangements.
Core service
Legionella Risk Assessment
A property- and system-specific review of potential Legionella risks, existing controls, management responsibilities and proportionate next actions.
Who may hold responsibility?
Responsibility can rest with employers, people in control of premises, landlords or other parties who control or maintain the water system. In residential accommodation, HSE states that landlords have a duty to ensure the risk of exposure is properly assessed and controlled. Where a managing or letting agent is involved, the management agreement should make maintenance and safety responsibilities clear.
Primelinks coordinates the commercial process and routes technical assessment to suitably competent professionals for the property and system involved.
Good water hygiene is ongoing management
A risk assessment is the starting point. Where controls are required, they need to remain effective as occupancy, water use, temperatures, system configuration or management responsibilities change.
Need a Legionella risk review for a London property?
Tell us the property type, occupancy, water-system details and any existing risk assessment or control records.