Legionella Risk Assessment in Southern England

Legionella risk assessments are not just a regulatory checkbox,they are a critical safeguard for public health, working to proactively manage, control and prevent the contamination of water systems that can lead to Legionnaires’ disease.

At Swiftclean, we deliver comprehensive Legionella risk assessment services throughout the South of England. From schools and offices to hospitals and care homes, our team has extensive experience working across a diverse range of environments and water systems. We tailor our assessments to your premises, ensuring you meet all the necessary legal and safety requirements.

Legionella is a bacterium that occurs naturally in freshwater environments such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs. However, when it enters purpose-built water systems, such as plumbing, cooling towers or hot tubs, and the right conditions are present, it can multiply rapidly and become a serious health risk.

When contaminated water is aerosolised through taps, showers, or HVAC systems, people can inhale the fine droplets containing Legionella bacteria. This can result in Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia that can be fatal, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

All businesses, property managers and landlords have a legal responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations to manage and control the risks associated with Legionella.

In the event of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, authorities such as the HSE will ask for documented evidence of a current Legionella risk assessment, alongside monitoring and maintenance records. Failure to provide this can result in significant legal and financial consequences.

Our expert team at Swiftclean provides a complete support service, helping you to meet these obligations while also safeguarding building occupants. We offer practical advice, technical guidance and effective solutions to reduce the risk of Legionella exposure in your water systems.

We ensure our clients in the South are supported with expert insight and practical action.

Independence – Our assessments are entirely objective. We focus solely on your compliance and safety needs without any hidden agenda.

Accreditation – We maintain multiple UKAS accreditations that speak to our high standards, from technical competence to environmental management.

Specialist Experience – Our trained assessors and consultants bring deep sector knowledge, helping to identify even the most subtle or complex risks in your system. We also run Highfield-accredited Legionella training courses from our Swiftclean Academy.

Thorough Reporting – Every report we deliver includes:

• Control measure evaluations
• Asset registers
• Executive summaries with risk scores
• Photographic evidence
• Practical, prioritised recommendations
• Guidance on management structure and responsibilities

Our risk assessments are designed to help you identify, assess and mitigate potential sources of Legionella growth. Whether you manage a small office or a large hospital, we are there to identify vulnerable areas within your water system and establish a schedule of checks and maintenance. We help reduce your exposure to legal risk while also protecting public health.

Legionella is not something that can be ignored and Swiftclean provides the peace of mind that comes from working with a recognised specialist in Legionella control.

If you’d like to find out more about our Legionella risk assessment services in Southern England or book a risk assessment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team today.