Legionella Risk Assessment Cambridgeshire

Legionella Bacteria Risk Assessment Cambridgeshire

If you own, manage, or operate a property in Cambridgeshire, you’re legally required to make sure your water systems are safe from legionella bacteria. At Clean Air UK, we provide legionella risk assessments in Cambridgeshire to help you meet your health and safety obligations, reduce foreseeable risk, and protect people from Legionnaires’ disease.

Our legionella consultants carry out full risk assessments across all types of premises — from residential buildings and commercial sites to spa pools, cooling systems, and cold water storage tanks. Every assessment follows the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L8) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, ensuring your business stays safe and compliant.

 

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Legal Duties Surrounding Legionella

Why Legionella Risk Assessments Matter

Legionella bacteria are commonly found in water systems, especially when water hygiene isn’t properly maintained. When these bacteria multiply and spread through contaminated water droplets, they can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a serious lung infection that can be fatal in some cases.

The bacteria thrive in hot and cold water systems, dead legs, and evaporative cooling towers, particularly where water temperature and flow aren’t regularly monitored. A legionella risk assessment helps identify these weak points before they become a problem.

Your Legal Duties as a Duty Holder

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act and HSE’s Approved Code of Practice, anyone in control of premises — including employers, landlords, and property managers — has a legal duty to assess and control legionella risks.

The responsible person or duty holder must ensure that a sufficient risk assessment is carried out by a competent person. This includes identifying areas where bacteria in water systems might grow and ensuring proper precautionary measures are in place.

Failing to comply can lead to enforcement by the Health and Safety Executive, legal action, and, in extreme cases, prosecution.

What’s Involved in a Legionella Risk Assessment

Our legionella risk assessment process is designed to be thorough, practical, and easy to understand. It includes:

  1. Inspection of Water Systems – We check all hot and cold water systems, storage tanks, pipework, and cooling towers for signs of stagnation or poor maintenance.
  2. Sampling and Testing – We take water samples and send them for legionella testing to confirm water quality and identify any bacteria in water systems.
  3. Risk Identification – Our assessors identify areas where legionella growth is most likely, including dead legs, low-flow areas, and temperature imbalances.
  4. Comprehensive Report – You’ll receive a full risk assessment report (available in PDF format) detailing findings, control measures, and maintenance guidance.

Our goal is to give you a clear, actionable plan for legionella control, not just a checklist.

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Legionella Risk Assessment Cambridgeshire

Legionella Testing and Water Hygiene

Regular legionella testing is a key part of maintaining water hygiene. We provide water treatment and monitoring services to help prevent legionella bacteria in water from spreading through your water supply.

We can also advise on training for your maintenance teams or duty holders, helping you stay compliant with UK health regulations and safety law.

Who Needs a Legionella Risk Assessment in Cambridgeshire?

Our legionella services cover a wide range of buildings and sectors across Cambridgeshire, including:

  • Businesses and commercial properties
  • Residential properties and landlords
  • Healthcare facilities and care homes
  • Hotels, leisure centres, and spa pools
  • Factories, warehouses, and cooling systems

Whether your site is large or small, new or old, our guilds-qualified engineers will ensure it’s assessed to the highest standards.

Protecting Health, Safety, and Compliance

A proper legionella risk assessment isn’t just about compliance — it’s about protecting people’s health and ensuring your water systems are safe. It helps you prevent the spread of legionella bacteria, avoid costly remedial work, and demonstrate your commitment to good water safety management.

We offer quick response times, expert advice, and no-obligation quotes for legionella risk assessments anywhere in Cambridgeshire — including Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, and St Neots.

Get Your Legionella Risk Assessment in Cambridgeshire

Don’t wait for a problem to appear. Clean Air UK provides reliable, comprehensive legionella risk assessments in Cambridgeshire that meet every legal requirement and help you maintain safe, compliant water systems.

Contact us today for a free quote or to arrange your first assessment with our legionella consultants. We’ll help you protect your people, your property, and your peace of mind.

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