Where water is stored or its flow through pipes is at very low rates or infrequent, it may become contaminated or reduced in quality. Sludge and sediment that harbour legionella and other bacteria can build up in tanks and pipework and they need to be cleaned so that biofilms are removed. At ICE we provide cleaning and disinfection works to help our customers ensure that tanks and pipes are clean. We provide a disinfection works certificate to prove it once we have completed the necessary testing.
HSG274 Part 2 of the HSE’s technical guidance for the control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems sets out in paragraph 2.127 the situations when it is necessary to carry out cleaning, flushing and disinfection works on hot and cold water services. These include where routine inspection of water storage tanks finds evidence of significant contamination or stagnation and where indicated by the risk assessment.
What we do:-
- Clean and chlorinate / disinfect storage tanks and calorifiers
- Physically clean the tank, including access lid and cover
- Chlorinate / disinfect hot and cold pipework
- Chlorinate / disinfect new cold water mains
What we provide:-
- Certification to meet all requirements of:-
- HSE’s ACoP L8
- PD855468:2015
- Site services log book
- Your local water supplier
Where we cover:-
- The whole of the UK, providing nationwide services such as plumbing, heating, gas, RPZ valve supply and repair, RPZ testing, legionella control services, sampling, remedial works and disinfection works.
- We are based in Yorkshire and are therefore local to Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Leeds, Bradford and surrounding areas.
Any water system that has the right environmental conditions could potentially be a source for legionella bacteria growth. ICE can help you manage this potential by identifying
and assessing sources of risk, managing those risks and, through effective cleaning, flushing and disinfection works, prevent or control any risks. Contact us now to see how we can help you.
