Water Hygiene Services
Enviroteam delivers comprehensive water hygiene services to maintain safe, compliant and risk-managed water systems across commercial and industrial sites throughout the UK.
Our services include routine monitoring, hygiene testing, cooling tower cleaning and disinfection, and cold water storage tank cleaning, helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and control the risk of Legionella and other contaminants.
What is Water Hygiene?
Water hygiene refers to the management of water systems to prevent contamination, bacterial growth and system deterioration. This includes maintaining clean and safe water in hot and cold systems, cooling towers and storage tanks.
Effective water hygiene reduces the risk of:
Legionella bacteria
Microbial contamination
Scale and corrosion
System inefficiency and failure
Our Water Hygiene Services
Routine Monitoring & Testing
We carry out scheduled water hygiene monitoring, inspections and sampling to assess system condition and compliance with industry standards.
Risk-Based Hygiene Surveys
We assess water systems to identify contamination risks and prioritise actions to improve hygiene and compliance.
Cooling Tower Cleaning
& Disinfection
Our engineers provide planned and reactive cooling tower cleans, including physical cleaning, disinfection and recommissioning, to control bacterial growth and ensure safe operation of evaporative cooling systems.
Corrective Hygiene Works
Where hygiene issues are identified, we deliver corrective works such as system flushing, chemical treatment and component replacement.
Cold Water Storage Tank Cleaning
We undertake regular cold water storage tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection to remove sediment, biofilm and contamination, maintaining water quality and system integrity.
Poor water hygiene can result in bacterial growth, system corrosion, regulatory non-compliance and serious health risks, including Legionnaires’ disease. Regular cleaning, monitoring
and maintenance help organisations:
Control microbiological risk
Demonstrate compliance with HSE guidance (including HSG274)
Protect building occupants and the public
Extend the life of water systems
Why Water Hygiene Matters
Our water hygiene services support:
Facilities Managers
Duty Holders and Responsible Persons
Property and estate managers
Industrial sites, including distilleries and manufacturing
Hotels, healthcare and education facilities
Who We Serve
Clients choose Enviroteam for water hygiene because we provide:
Experienced and trained water hygiene engineers
Planned programmes for cooling towers and tank cleaning
Clear reporting and compliance documentation
Services aligned with UK water safety guidance
Integration with Legionella risk assessment and training services
Why Choose Enviroteam
All water hygiene services include structured reporting covering:
Work completed
Results and compliance status
Photographic evidence where applicable
Recommendations for remedial action
Records suitable for audit and regulatory review
Reporting & Compliance Records
Need water quality monitoring support?
Contact Enviroteam today to arrange a tailored monitoring programme designed to support compliance and protect your water systems at sales@enviroteamservices.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions (Water Hygiene)
What is water hygiene?
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Water hygiene refers to the management of water systems to prevent contamination, bacterial growth and deterioration. It includes monitoring, testing, cleaning and corrective actions to maintain safe and compliant systems.
Do I need regular water hygiene services?
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Any organisation responsible for hot and cold water systems, cooling towers or storage tanks should have a water hygiene programme in place to control the risk of Legionella and other contaminants. Regular services help demonstrate compliance with legal and industry guidance.
Cooling towers should be inspected, cleaned and disinfected at intervals based on risk assessment and usage. Many systems require planned cleaning at least twice per year, with additional cleans where contamination or operational issues are identified.
How often should cooling towers be cleaned?
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How often should cold water storage tanks be cleaned?
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Cold water storage tanks are typically inspected annually and cleaned and disinfected where sediment, biofilm or contamination is present. Frequency depends on tank condition, usage and risk profile.
What is included in a cooling tower clean?
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A cooling tower clean typically includes physical cleaning of internal surfaces, disinfection, flushing, and recommissioning of the system in line with guidance such as HSG274.
Tank cleaning includes draining (where required), physical removal of sediment and debris, disinfection of internal surfaces, refilling and system recommissioning.
What is included in a tank clean?
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UK health and safety legislation requires organisations to identify and control risks associated with water systems. Water hygiene services form part of a wider compliance approach alongside risk assessments and monitoring.
Is water hygiene a legal requirement?
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Do you provide compliance reports?
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Yes. All water hygiene services include structured reports detailing work carried out, findings, and recommendations. Reports are suitable for audit and regulatory review.
Can services be combined with Legionella risk assessments?
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Yes. Water hygiene services can be integrated with Legionella risk assessments, training and water engineering support to provide a complete compliance solution.
Do you provide nationwide services?
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Yes. Enviroteam provides water hygiene services across the UK, with regional teams supporting commercial and industrial clients.