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.

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Legionella Experts Serving Cambridge

Across Cambridge and the wider region, Primary Water Solutions are highly regarded for our expert support in Legionella control services and water hygiene management. As leading water safety consultants and Legionella consultants, we help businesses, landlords, and public sector organisations meet their legal duties while ensuring the highest standards of water safety in your property.

Legionella bacteria can thrive in man-made water systems if not properly controlled, creating serious health risks including Legionnaires’ disease. Buildings such as offices, residential flats and apartments, healthcare facilities, schools, and leisure centres can all be at risk if the water systems are not looked after.

From small businesses to large institutions across Cambridge, we can assist with our professional solutions that bring together our technical expertise and advice. Whether you need a full Legionella risk assessment, regular water hygiene monitoring, or specialist closed water systems monitoring, our team ensures that your building is safe, compliant, and well-managed. By choosing Primary Water Solutions, you gain a reliable partner who will help you reduce risks, protect people, and meet all health and safety requirements.

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Legionella Risk Assessments

Carrying out a Legionella risk assessment is a legal requirement under UK health and safety law. It ensures that landlords, duty holders, and business owners in Cambridge and the wider area understand the risks that their water systems have, and take the right measures to control them. Primary Water Solutions’ water hygiene consultants provide detailed assessments in line with the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice L8 (ACoP L8) and British Standard BS8580.

From your first assessment, we will review every aspect of your system to identify areas where Legionella bacteria may develop. This includes water storage tanks, hot and cold-water services, cooling systems, and any part of the system where water stagnation, biofilm, or variable temperatures may encourage bacterial growth. We also assess water usage patterns, system schematics, and the vulnerability of people exposed to potential risks, such as hospital patients or elderly residents.

Our reports are detailed yet easy to digest, giving you a practical plan of action for managing water safety. As well as the risk assessment, we also provide water hygiene monitoring and closed water systems monitoring, which provides ongoing compliance and reduces the likelihood of outbreaks. Where risks have been identified, we can recommend remedial works to help you manage your responsibilities as an employer, employee or landlord.

By carrying out ongoing monitoring, you protect not only the health of people in your building but also safeguard your organisation from legal liabilities, operational disruptions, and reputational damage.

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Qualified and Experienced Specialists

One of the leading water hygiene companies in Cambridge, Primary Water Solutions is built on expertise, professionalism, and trust in the results we provide. With more than four decades of combined experience, our Legionella consultants and water hygiene consultants deliver a wealth of services that are aligned with the latest HSE guidance, including ACoP L8 and HSG274.

As members of the Legionella Control Association (LCA), we follow a strict Code of Conduct for Service Providers, which demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and compliance for every client we work with. Our consultants are City & Guilds qualified and members of the Water Management Society (WMSoC), showcasing a stamp of approval for the services we carry out.

Our services in Cambridge go beyond simple assessments. We offer full Legionella control services, including monitoring, water treatment, remedial action, and training. We help facilities teams, landlords, and business owners not only understand their legal duties but also build confidence in managing water hygiene on a day-to-day basis.

With Primary Water Solutions you’re collaborating with a company that is committed to long-term water safety. Whether you are responsible for a small office, a residential block, or a large healthcare facility, we protect your people and your premises.

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