Legionella Analysis Pool, Spa & Hydropool (Lab Test)

Description

This laboratory test will check your pool/spa/hydropool water for the presence of Legionella in line with regulations & guidelines.Swimming Pools and Spas can cause outbreaks of infection. Spas have also been shown to cause serious, potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease. For these reasons swimming pool testing is required for public pools and recommended for private pools.

• Legionella Analysis: There is a duty of care in the UK to perform routine analysis of water samples for the presence of Legionella, a group of organisms that cause pneumonia like illnesses particularly in those that are elderly or immunocompromised. Specially spa and warm pools, like hydrotherapy pools require Legionella water test every quarter (as well as risk assessments and comprehensive control program).

Quarterly Legionella testing is required for spa pools used as part of a business activity (ie hotel, holiday lets etc) (see UK guideline HSG282)*. Spa and warm pools also require monthly microbiological testing (click here) as well as risk assessments and comprehensive control program*.The guidance document for analysis on pools is published by The Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG)*. Colder swimming pools usually have a lower microbial population than warm spa pools, however both require regular monitoring. Analysis of Legionella is strongly advised for public pools and spas and pools of higher temperature*.

Arranging a laboratory analysis is very easy and our service includes everything required to carry out this analysis. Once you have ordered on our website, we will send you a water sample bottle, clear instructions as well as pre-paid postage label and return box to send the sample for laboratory analysis.

• Certified laboratory results in 5 easy steps
• Includes everything required to carry out the test
• Simply collect the water sample and post it to our UKAS accredited laboratory** for expert analysis
• Results available within 10 working days after receipt of water sample
• Ideal for home & business use
• Bulk buy discounts available

(*Please note, that we can only make general suggestions. We recommend to check specific requirements with local guidelines and authorities.)

Suitable for: water from pools, swimming pools, plunge pools, spas, hydrotherapy pools, private swimming pools

The kit for laboratory analysis contains:

• Clear step-by-step instructions on how to collect the water sample(s),
• Sample bottle to take water sample,
• Return packaging and pre-paid postage label, courier collection is included,
• Analysis by a UKAS accredited laboratory**.

Each order is shipped with 1x pre-paid return packaging; if you are planning on taking samples at different times/places and returning them separately, then please place separate orders.(**ISO 17025 / BS17025 accredited. The laboratory has been accredited by UKAS for coliform/E.coli, P.A., enterococci, legionella analysis of potable as well as water from spa & pool.)

Results: The report shows the test results in the appropriate measurement, like ppm, mg/l, cfu/100ml etc. Results will be sent per Email (to the Email address used in the order) within 10 working days after the water sample has been received.

Expiry: Water sample to be returned within 7 weeks of order date (unless otherwise agreed).

Please note:

• We require a full water sample to be able to perform the tests. Refunds will not be offered where minimum volume of the sample requirements are not met.
• Water samples should be taken the same day they are collected (this is vital for accurate analysis). Any results received outside of the specified holding time will receive a comment on the report to state the results could be compromised. Samples can be taken and posted Monday to Thursday. (For customers from outer Hebrides, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Cornwall: please check in advance to ensure overnight delivery is available in your area, refunds can not be given where services are not available).
• Where the return packaging includes ice-packs these need to be frozen the day before the sample is taken and shipped to us with the sample.
• Do not mix more than one sample per bottle; please ensure one sample bottle is used per sample outlet.
• This service is only available for UK customers.
• Failure to comply with the requirements for sample collection might result in a failed analysis of your water sample. We can not refund orders where instructions have not been followed.