Water Treatment Solutions Safeguarding Midlands University Systems

Legionella Compliance Case Study

Background

Hydro-X is working with a well-known and respected Facilities Management company for a University based in the Midlands, to provide a range of water treatment services. These services include water hygiene monitoring, cleaning, and disinfection, as well as closed system remedials. These services are provided across the University’s various campuses.

Challenge

Our team tested water samples for legionella bacteria in 17 student accommodation buildings during the summer break. Unfortunately, 70% of the locations had samples which tested positive for legionella.

Since the start of the academic year was approaching, we decided to install anti-legionella filters on various taps and showerheads to reduce the risk of exposure. We then retested the water after removing the filters. If the results were negative, the filters were removed.

However, some outlets still tested positive for legionella after the retesting. Two buildings had widespread legionella issues, so we installed Hydrosafe chlorine dioxide generators to treat the water in those buildings.

Solution

As a solution, our team of dedicated water technicians continued to sample and this showed that a number of buildings still had issues. We carried out a survey and found that their 20 buildings were supplied by 3 mains systems and put together a proposal to treat their entire portfolio of student accommodation on this particular campus. This proposal was swiftly accepted by the FM who were very proactive throughout the process.

Siting of the units was an issue as there wasn’t a central plantroom, however, we supplied external and lockable enclosures that are well lit and heated allowing for essential maintenance to be carried out. The installation was very successful and together with a sampling contract to test the sentinel outlets for both legionella and chlorine dioxide levels this gives the University the best possible protection against the legionella bacteria for their students, staff and visitors.

Supporting Your Requirements

If you are struggling with legionella compliance, and would like regular meetings to systematically work together to resolve any of your on-going site(s) needs, then look no further than Hydro-X . With nationwide coverage and local expertise, over 35 years of experience and a team of expert technicians and innovative products available we can ensure you are in safe hands.

Contact our dedicated team of account managers on 01909 565133 or email info@hydro-x.co.uk.

A successful installation supplied within an external and lockable enclosure