Water Sampling
Whatever kind of workplace or premises you run, you are legally responsible for preventing conditions where dangerous bacteria such as Legionella and Pseudomonas can thrive – and can cause diseases including pneumonia, Legionnaire’s Disease and Pontiac fever.
To comply with regulations, you must actively monitor your water systems for these bacteria, and show evidence that you have done so.
Regular water sampling allows you to confirm or rule out any contamination, and makes sure you keep safe everyone who uses your space.
What exactly IS water sampling?
Wearing protective clothing, a trained Bison specialist takes samples from your taps and outlets, storing it in sterile containers for testing. Water temperatures are measured, and then the system is disinfected.
Second samples are taken after a two-minute disinfection process before the containers are taken in temperature-controlled transport for analysis at accredited laboratories. Testing is carried out within 48 hours so you have the vital results quickly.
Why Choose Bison for Water Sampling?
We’re a leading UK Legionella testing company, and our health and safety professionals are trained to the highest level.
Legislation sometimes changes, and we keep up to date with all regulations to make sure you stay compliant.
Water sampling is an important and delicate operation, but because we operate all across the country, there’s always a Bison expert conveniently close to you.
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Approved Code of Practice – The control of Legionella bacteria in water systems (L8 – Fourth edition 2013)
- RIDDOR 2013
- COSHH 2002
- The Water Act 2003 (Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2005
- HSG274 Parts 1, 2 & 3 published 2024
- Health Technical Memorandum 04-01 (HTM04-01)
- Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 (HTM01-05)
- The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- The Safety Representatives and Safety Committee Regulations 1977
- Health & Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996
Sampling Important?
- Legionella is a dangerous disease that can even be lethal
- Pseudomonas can also cause ill-health among some people
- You have a legal responsibility to protect everyone who uses your premises from risk
- Compliance requires you to test water regularly and keep a record
- Failure to comply can bring costly legal actions
- A prestigious organisation for expert providers of Legionella-control services and products
- Bison Assist is a member of the association
- LCA members abide by a strict Code of Conduct
- Only organisations who prove they fulfil this Code are admitted
- More information is at Legionella Control