Water System Disinfection Services
GMS Services Ltd offers a full range of water disinfection services to ensure hygiene and prevent deterioration of pipes, tanks and associated components.
Services include water chlorination, pre-commission cleaning, water tank cleaning and disinfections of new and existing domestic hot and cold water systems.
We also offer shock disinfection following contamination and automated continuous dosing.
All of our water disinfection services are delivered by fully trained staff who have experience of working in many differing settings to ensure a solution can be achieved for all our client’s needs.
Our services include:
- Water system cleaning & disinfection
- Water tank cleaning & disinfection
- Continuous dosing
- Shock disinfection following contamination
- New mains water pipework disinfections with certification for local water authorities
- Pre-commission cleaning of new plumbing installations
- Full UK coverage
Water disinfection is required to ensure water is clean, hygienic and fit for purpose. Preventing the proliferation of bacteria, such as legionella, is key to ensuring safety while combatting system fouling that can lead to corrosion, leaks and inefficiencies in associated HVAC.
When should I clean and disinfect my water system?
- When newly installed or following refurbishment of a water system
- Following modification work to water system
- Following periods of little use such of the water system
- Following adverse water sample results
- If there is a case of legionnaires’ disease associated to the water system
- Following a legionella risk assessment if cleaning is recommended
- Following tank inspections reporting contamination.
Water tanks should be regularly inspected and cleaned as required. Failure to do this can result in the tank conditions deteriorating:
Your tank should be kept as clean as possible:
What the British Standards say:
BS 8558:2015, a British Standard, offers guidance on the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of water supply systems in buildings, including storage cisterns for drinking water. It stresses the importance of regular inspection and, where necessary, cleaning and disinfection to maintain water quality. Cisterns should be inspected at least annually and cleaned or disinfected if there is evidence of contamination, stagnation, or after major works. Microbiological testing should be carried out based on risk assessment and system use, rather than on a fixed six-month interval.
If you would like to arrange a water disinfection service or just simply want some advice, please contact us via phone: 01257 424 457 or email: info@gmsservicesltd.co.uk and one of our consultants will be there to assist you.
