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 Devon

With our combined 60-plus years assisting clients across Devon, Primary Water Solutions has been supporting schools, healthcare providers, local councils, hospitality venues, and private businesses in ensuring their water systems are effectively managed by putting safety first. We are highly established water safety consultants who provide expert Legionella control services across Devon.

Across the South West, water hygiene companies put your needs first, and Primary Water Solutions is a first choice thanks to our full range of services, including Legionella risk assessments, water hygiene monitoring, closed water systems monitoring, remedial works, and accredited training.

We operate in premises across Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Barnstaple, Tiverton, rural areas of Dartmoor and the South Hams. It’s the priority of our experienced Legionella consultants to provide water hygiene solutions to suit your specific needs and deter the outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease, which can lead to significant health defects if Legionella bacteria aren’t kept under control.

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Legionella Risk Assessments

High-risk environments, including schools, hospitals, care homes, and leisure facilities, where sources such as air conditioning units, closed water systems, showers, spa pools and hot and cold water outlets are known to be particular areas where bacteria can thrive.

In Devon, it is the responsibility of the duty holder or employer to obtain a professional Legionella risk assessment. Premises have a legal responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Approved Code of Practice L8 (ACoP L8) to assess the risks posed by Legionella bacteria and enforce appropriate actions to improve the situation.

Following your first consultation with us, our Legionella consultants will carry out a thorough risk assessment for each building under your responsibility. We will identify potential hazards, evaluate the likelihood of bacterial growth, and provide ways to minimise risk, including temperature control, monitoring regimes, system maintenance, as well as training and support.

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System Maintenance and Solutions

Primary Water Solutions offer Legionella control in Devon and utilise a number of strategies to detect the presence of the bacteria and eradicate it from water systems. These water hygiene strategies include things like comprehensive tank cleaning and remedial works for multiple sectors.

We are conscious of Devon’s uniquely diverse business landscape, and we work with independent sample analysis partners to ensure our compliance recommendations are always unbiased. We also offer optional remedial solutions to suit clients across Devon’s varied business ecosystem. Older businesses in particular can have outdated water systems that are breeding grounds for Legionella. We work closely with our clients on an individual basis to ensure the strategies we recommend take unique situations and setups into account.

Devon is a rural, coastal area and as a result, there is a prevalence of hard water throughout the region. This can pose unique challenges including an increased risk of the development of harmful bacteria. Our expert team are keenly aware of the unique challenges businesses and organisations face in Devon, and our water treatment services are designed with these challenges in mind. Whether you’re looking for water hygiene guidance or a full-scale risk assessment, we’re here to help.

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Qualified and Experienced Specialists

The assessments carried out by Primary Water Solutions all follow the latest HSG274 and ACoP L8 guidance, giving you confidence that your systems have been professionally assessed by industry experts.

As one of the most reliable water hygiene companies serving Devon and the wider South West, each member of our team is City & Guilds qualified, part of the Water Management Society, and operates in line with the professional code of conduct set by the Legionella Control Association. We are also Safe Contractor accredited, meaning you can count on our outstanding customer service.

Our experienced water hygiene consultants understand the challenges faced by properties across Devon. From salt and hard water, which can accelerate corrosion and scale build-up, to rural sites with older pipework that is more prone to biofilm growth, our water hygiene programmes are developed for your circumstances.

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