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 Cambridge

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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 and water hygiene services. As experienced water safety consultants and Legionella consultants, we help businesses, landlords, and public sector organisations meet their legal duties while supporting safe, compliant, and well-managed water systems across their premises.

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 provide professional water hygiene services backed by technical expertise and practical advice. Whether you need a full Legionella risk assessment, regular water hygiene monitoring, or specialist closed system monitoring, our team helps keep your water systems safe, compliant, and well-managed. By choosing Primary Water Solutions, you gain a reliable partner who will help you reduce risks, protect people, and support your organisation in meeting health and safety responsibilities.

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Legionella Risk Assessments in Cambridge

Carrying out a Legionella risk assessment is an important part of meeting legal responsibilities under UK health and safety law. It helps landlords, duty holders, and business owners in Cambridge and the wider area understand the risks within their water systems 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 systems, 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 layout, 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 system monitoring, which supports ongoing compliance management and reduces the likelihood of outbreaks. Where risks have been identified, we can recommend remedial works to help you manage your responsibilities as a duty holder, employer, or landlord.

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

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Qualified and Experienced Specialists in Cambridge

One of the most experienced water hygiene companies in Cambridge, Primary Water Solutions is built on expertise, professionalism, and a trusted approach to water hygiene management. With more than four decades of combined experience, our Legionella consultants and water hygiene consultants deliver services 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), providing recognised industry credentials for the services we deliver.

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 help protect your people and your premises.

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