Legionella screening in hot-water systems, shower heads and cooling towers.
Legionella is a bacterium that can multiply in hot-water systems, pools and whirlpools, cooling towers and air conditioning systems and can cause lung infection (Legionnaires' disease). Regular screening is recommended for hotels, hospitals, care homes and sports facilities.
The analysis is done by culture and, as it is a slow-growing bacterium, the result takes about 10 days. Samples are taken from different points (tank outlet, return line, shower head, tap); the result is given in cfu/L.
If you send us your hot-water system diagram, we prepare the sampling plan for choosing the sampling points; the results can be added to your risk assessment file.
| Method | Culture |
|---|---|
| Unit | kob/L |
| Duration | 10 working days |
The full package of microbiological, chemical and indicator parameters.
Indicators of faecal contamination in drinking and utility water.
The basic indicator of the general hygiene quality of food.
