How can Legionella be prevented?

Preventing Legionella requires regular maintenance and cleaning of water systems, as well as implementing proper disinfection and monitoring protocols.

How does Legionella cause harm?

Legionella bacteria can spread through the inhalation of contaminated water droplets, such as those from showers, taps, or cooling towers.

What are the symptoms of Legionnaires' Disease?

Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease can include high fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, and headaches. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia and other complications.

Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause a severe form of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease. It is commonly found in water systems and can be harmful if inhaled. It was named after an outbreak of severe pneumonia that affected a meeting of the American Legion in 1976.

Where can Legionella be found?

Legionella bacteria are commonly found in natural and artificial water systems. While not everyone exposed to the bacteria will develop illness, it is important to take preventive measures. The infectious dose is clearly linked to susceptibility, although it is considered to attack between 2-5% of those exposed.

Legionella & Water Hygiene Services in Manchester

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Legionella Experts Serving Manchester

Primary Water Solutions is dedicated to delivering professional Legionella risk assessment and water hygiene monitoring, closed water systems monitoring, staff training, and remedial works for landlords, businesses and organisations across Manchester. As one of the region’s first-choice water hygiene companies, our reliable and fully compliant services give you confidence in your systems.

Our qualified team cover the whole of Manchester, including areas such as Deansgate, Castlefield, Salford Quays, Altrincham, Trafford, Stockport, Bolton, and further afield. We collaborate with a wealth of clients who run commercial offices, residential blocks, leisure centres, hotels, and healthcare facilities, where our water hygiene consultants bring the best solutions to your site in order to protect your staff, tenants, and visitors.

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Legionella Risk Assessments

Legionella is a type of bacteria that thrives in water systems, particularly when temperatures are between 20°C and 45°C. If contaminated water droplets are inhaled, it can cause Legionnaires’ disease and can be contracted from high-risk areas such as showers, spa pools, air conditioning units and closed water systems. This is why proper management and maintenance are key.

The most effective way to keep a check of any potential dangers is a Legionella risk assessment. This is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Approved Code of Practice L8 (ACoP L8), and is the responsibility of the employer, landlord, or duty holder to ensure that all aspects are met correctly.

When working with Primary Water Solutions, our expert Legionella consultants carry out detailed inspections of your property, reviewing all water systems and highlighting areas of concern. We provide clear, practical recommendations including temperature management strategies, flushing regimes, cleaning programmes, and ongoing water hygiene monitoring.

Our Manchester-based consultants can also provide full training for your staff, ensuring they understand how to maintain compliance and manage risks effectively.

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Primary Water Solutions understands that every building and organisation has specific requirements, which is why our water hygiene consultants have developed bespoke solutions rather than generic assessments for each and every one of our clients in Manchester.

Whether you require a one-off Legionella risk assessment, ongoing water hygiene monitoring, or specialist support with closed water systems monitoring, we adhere to the latest regulations to ensure the right kind of service for your property.

We’re proud that all our risk assessors are City & Guilds qualified, members of the Water Management Society, and fully accredited under the Legionella Control Association. We are also Safe Contractor approved, which underlines our commitment to the highest health and safety standards in every setting we operate within Manchester.

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