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The need for water hygiene is a basic requirement that most would appreciate.
Water should be provided by the relevant water authority in a condition that is
acceptable and fit for its purpose. However, once water is distributed into the
pipework of a building, its condition becomes the responsibility of the
owner/occupier.
In order to meet this standard, there is often a need for plant etc to be
disinfected/chlorinated i.e. cooling towers, cold water storage tanks, domestic
water systems, mains supply.
Listed below are some typical examples of when a disinfection should be carried
out:
- Before the commissioning of new pipe work installations
- Modification to existing pipework
- Bacterial contamination of a system
- Legionella detected following sampling • Annual water storage tank cleaning
- General maintenance and for good housekeeping reasons
The recognised standard for water system disinfection is BS6700 and wherever
possible Envirocure Ltd will ensure this standard is met and its effectiveness
independently verified.
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