{"id":606,"date":"2016-03-20T23:13:08","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T23:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dcswaterhygiene.co.uk\/?page_id=606"},"modified":"2017-07-11T12:43:33","modified_gmt":"2017-07-11T12:43:33","slug":"water-analysis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dcswaterhygiene.co.uk\/services\/water-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row bg_type=”image”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”introductiontext”]Water analysis\u00a0is an essential part of any water hygiene regime to ensure the control of Legionella and bacteria in water systems.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Water analysis\u00a0is a \u00a0comprehensive method to test for Legionella and other such organisms. Water sampling can act as a standalone service or as a part of a water hygiene routine on any water system.<\/p>\n

DCS uses a UKAS accredited laboratory to offer a broad\u00a0chemical and microbiological analytical service. This includes the sampling being carrying out by qualified technicians, safe transportation to avoid contamination and informative reporting of results. The most common water samples we provide are for Legionella, TVC, Ecoli, Coliforms and Pseudomonas, however do not hesitate to contact us as we would be pleased to test for anything required.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0Legionella Risk Assessment will assist in advising areas which need periodic water sampling to test for the presence of Legionella, or to show that adequate control is being achieved. DCS can advise as to\u00a0the\u00a0frequency of sampling, the location and\/or the type of analysis required. Depending on the results we can then offer advice as to the necessary action required.<\/p>\n

Another strand of microbiological testing can be through the use of\u00a0Dipslides<\/a>\u00a0to provide an indication as to the bacteria levels in a water system, i.e. cooling systems, lathe coolants, process water systems and other such systems used within manufacturing (please visit www.dcsproducts.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0for more information and how to buy).<\/p>\n

Spa Pool Testing<\/h3>\n

\"\"Spa-pool systems are a recognised source of diseases caused by infectious agents including the organism that causes legionnaires\u2019 disease due to the fact that the water used is heated between 30\u201340 \u00b0C which is the optimum temperature for bacteria to grow. Many hot tubs and spas also produce aerosols which is a particular concern for Legionella bacteria.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0rise in the number of Legionella outbreaks linked to spa pools in hotels, holiday homes\u00a0and leisure centres\u00a0has prompted the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to issue its ‘Spa Pool Guidance’ to help spa pool owners and managers. The HSG282 document provides guidance\u00a0for both domestic and commercial spa \/ hot tub use.<\/p>\n

Download the HSG282 Spa Pool Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n

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Why choose DCS for your sampling?<\/h4>\n