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We at Essex Ventilation Hygiene offer effective and affordable Legionella swab testing to residential and commercial clients, as well as full commercial kitchen deep cleaning, duct cleaning, fire damper inspection and testing and more. If you’re looking for a trusted company to undertake your Legionella swab testing then you’ve found the answer with us.

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What is Legionnaires disease?

Legionnaires disease or Legionella is a lung infection you can get from inhaling tiny droplets of water containing bacteria that causes the infection. You can get Legionella from things such as:

  • Air conditioning systems.
  • Humidifiers.
  • Spa pools and hot tubs.
  • Taps and showers that are not used often.

Legionnaires disease is most caught in settings such as hotels, hospitals or offices where the bacteria have got into the water supply. If you think that you may have contracted Legionnaires disease, it’s essential that you buy a Legionella PCR test or Legionella rapid test kit.

How is Legionella formed?

Legionella grows in biofilms. A biofilm forms when certain microorganisms stick to the surface of an object in a moist environment and begin to reproduce. It’s essential that you call in professionals to undertake surface testing using a specialist Legionnaires water test kit. We will undertake Legionalle swab testing on the surface of shower heads, air conditioning units, water tanks, taps, spa pools etc.

Further contributing factors to Legionnaires’ disease growth include:

  • Temperatures between 20-45°C.
  • Available nutrients (including sediment, biofilm, algae, scale, rust, material, etc.).
  • Presence of biofilm on surfaces of water.

If you believe that you may be at risk of Legionella, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

Legionella Swab Testing

Regular Legionella swab testing undertaken by professionals is the most effective way to determine water quality and test for the presence of legionella bacteria in your water system. All our water samples are tested in UKAS-accredited laboratories and we can carry out tests on a wide range of water systems including:

  • Drinking water (including water dispensers and coffee machines).
  • Hot and cold water systems.
  • Coldwater storage tanks.
  • Hot water cylinders.
  • Water heaters.
  • Dental units.
  • Swimming pools.
  • Spa baths.
  • Cooling towers.
  • Eyewash units.
  • Water fountains.
  • Vending machines.
  • Closed water systems.
  • And more.

Receive Reports & Certificates…

Insurance companies will typically recommend a minimum frequency at which the systems in your home should be cleaned and maintained. Adherence to regulations and recognised guidance is essential for building insurance as well as meeting the minimum Duty of Care that you have to your clients, employees and the public. We are fully accredited by NAAD and are licensed to provide you with reports and certificates for your systems.

If you’re looking for effective Legionella swab testing at affordable prices, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today for a FREE quote.

Get in touch with us today for a FREE quote!