UKAS Accredited Water Sampling

Isn’t legionella sampling just part of the legionella risk assessment?

Water sampling is not a requirement of a legionella risk assessment. Many sites do not require water sampling unless there is reason to believe The first step is the legionella risk assessment – this report will highlight any sampling necessary, and the frequency at which this sampling should be taken.

Sampling: BS EN ISO 11731:2017    BS 7592:2008

Testing: BS 7592:2022

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg274part2.pdf

BS 7592:2008 Sampling for Legionella bacteria in water systems – code of practice