We have your facility’s commercial water hygiene services covered, from Legionella risk assessments through to preventative cleaning
Legionella Risk Assessment
Water Hygiene Testing
Water Hygiene Compliance
Hot & Cold Water Systems
Swimming Pool & Spa Water
Assessments & Remedial Work
Jenny Wilson, St Bernards Prep School, Slough
Southern Maintenance Solutions have been providing commercial water hygiene services for over 30 years. We cover the majority of the South of England with our commercial water hygiene services in Newbury Reading & Slough in Berkshire, Swindon and across Wiltshire, all over Oxfordshire, Basingstoke, Winchester & Southampton as well as across Hampshire, our teams cover Bristol and the South West as well as Surrey and of course across London.
Our fully qualified, experienced commercial water hygiene services experts can ensure your facility’s water services are safe, healthy & compliant.
Nearly every building, business & commercial facility will have a water system, whether for general tap water, drinking water, showering or many other reasons, which is why our commercial water hygiene services are so popular.
When thinking about commercial water hygiene services, Legionella testing and risk assessments are the first thing people think of, but our commercial water hygiene services go much further including water management, water sampling & microbiological testing, tank cleaning & disinfection, water analysis & ongoing planned monitoring & maintenance. We provide this for both hot and cold water systems, drinking water, cleaning water, shower water, spas & swimming pools.
If you run a building or are an employer, then you have legal duty to ensure undertake & review a Legionella risk assessments to ascertain any risk of exposure to Legionella.
Our commercial water hygiene services are focussed on our customers, helping them with minimum disruption, maximum value and total satisfaction.
(Planned Preventative Maintenance)
(Unplanned Breakdown Occurrences)
(From Design To Implementation)
Water hygiene services are designed to keep water systems safe for people using them. This includes preventing bacterial growth (such as Legionella), ensuring clean drinking water, and maintaining tanks, pipework, and outlets so they meet health and safety standards.
Poorly maintained water systems can pose serious health risks, including Legionnaires’ disease, which can be fatal. For schools, hospitals, and workplaces, protecting staff, students, patients, and visitors is a legal responsibility. Effective water hygiene keeps people safe and ensures compliance with HSE regulations..
Water treatment is essential to ensure that the water used in your facility is clean, safe, and efficient. Poor water quality can damage equipment, cause health and safety concerns, and lead to increased operational costs. By treating your water, you improve efficiency, extend equipment lifespan, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
Water hygiene focuses on keeping water safe for people to use and ensuring legal compliance, while water treatment is about protecting equipment and building systems from scale, corrosion, and inefficiency. In practice, the two services work together to keep both people and systems safe.
Legionella is a type of bacteria that thrives in water systems and can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia. In the UK, businesses are legally required to carry out risk assessments to ensure the safety of their water systems. The bacteria can grow in poorly maintained or neglected water systems, such as those in cooling towers, hot and cold water systems, and air conditioning units, making it a significant health and safety concern.
Yes, under the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, UK businesses have a legal obligation to conduct a Legionella risk assessment under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It is required for businesses that have water systems where there is a potential for Legionella bacteria to grow, such as hot and cold water systems, cooling towers, spas, and whirlpools.
A Legionella risk assessment typically involves:
Identifying and mapping water systems where Legionella risks exist.
Assessing the condition and maintenance of water systems, including temperature, flow, and hygiene levels.
Evaluating the effectiveness of existing control measures, such as water treatment or disinfection procedures.
Identifying vulnerable groups (e.g., elderly, immunocompromised individuals) who may be at higher risk.
Recommending actions to control the risks, such as regular cleaning, temperature control, and monitoring systems.
The frequency of testing depends on the type of water system and its usage. For example, healthcare facilities may need more frequent testing, while offices and schools often follow a set monitoring schedule. We provide tailored maintenance plans so your site meets all compliance requirements.
