What is a water chlorination certificate and is it different to a disinfection? A water chlorination certificate proves to the local water company or body that you have chlorinated your water system, be it a short length of pipe or a full system and that it is ready to use. A disinfection or chemical disinfection is the same thing. Having a chemical disinfection means you are disinfecting the water system with a chemical, normally chlorine. This is where the term chlorination derives.
Where necessary, hot and cold water services should be cleaned, flushed and disinfected in the following instances, as specified in BS 8558:2011:
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There are a number of reasons why you might need a chlorination, below are the most common reasons for disinfections:
Water chlorination services costs vary in price depending on the size of your water system to be chlorinated. Services normally range between £300-£1500+ depending on the requirements and size of the water system.
uRisk’s water chlorination services are carried out by our fully trained engineers, provided with RAMS, method statements and procedures to ensure the work complies with the ACoP L8 (HSG 274) and COSHH regulations. Disinfection works are carried out with the use of chlorine with all RAMS designed to ensure the safety of the water system’s users is paramount.
On average it can take our experience engineers between 3-5 hours to chlorinate your water services. However, the time taken to clean the tank often depends on: how dirty the water system is, how accessible the system is and so on.
Every local water authority has different water chlorination specifications. However, the following is a standardised list of the most commonly required features:
We use specialist equipment to ensure accurate dosing to all of the ingoing water whilst ensuring no possibility of back flow contamination.
Yes, water chlorination services can include water sampling from UKAS accredited laboratories. Local water companies normally ask that you provide water sample results for the following: TVC @22°C, TVC @37°C, E.Coli, Coliforms, Total Chlorine, Free Chlorine, Turbidity/Clarity.
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Our coordinator will be in touch to confirm a Date That Suits You, along with estimated time of arrival.
On the day of your appointment, you will receive a 30 min Curtesy Call from an engineer to confirm they're on route.
Your report is then Quality Checked and emailed in PDF Format, with Next Day Delivery.
Our support team will be in touch to arrange your free 30 min Support Call to help explain your report.
All payments are due prior to booking completion unless agreed in writing for 30 days from the date of invoice. We will hold your booking time for 24 hours whilst we await payment. Reports are typically next day delivery, but please allow for up to 5 working days delivery.
Typically yes, if you have been instructed to undertake a chlorination or water disinfection, then it is likely you will require water analysis or testing of the water quality to confirm the pipe work is clean and clear of bacteria or other contaminants.
Absolutely, they can be included with the chlorination service. Please note that samples are not included as standard because there are many different standards to adhere to, so we prefer to understand your sampling requirements prior to provide a more accurate quote and service.
Unfortunately no. Micro-bacteria and pathogens can work in mysterious ways, but rest assured you’re in good hands. Our experienced team will complete tasks as per industry guidelines in order to provide the best possible outcome on each disinfection.
The guidelines when bacteria is present becomes a little hazy. Our recommendation is simply to avoid using the water and remove the risk entirely until water safety is confirmed. Until then, there are filtration alternatives to help reduce and remove the risks as a temporary fix until a resolution is found.
Yes, all of our assessors are fully qualified and accredited by City & Guilds legionella control association and can help assist you in meeting compliance today for HSE (ACoP L8), and provide landlords with guidance for hot and cold water low risk systems. We are also Safe Contractor and Construction Online approved so you can rest assured that you are working with a trusted water hygiene service provider who put health and safety first.
All our engineers are DBS Checked to ensure suitable people are entering your premises and to safeguard vulnerable people. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards.
Yes, our services are nationwide. Whether you have one or multiple water systems and one or multiple sites, we provide services across the country, with qualified engineers scattered throughout the UK and offices based in Hertfordshire which is a 30-minute train journey to London King’s Cross. Get in contact with us and book an appointment where we can carry out a legionella risk assessment. We will look at factors like your water temperature, redundant pipework, where your water is stored and test for bacteria in water systems.
