Clean & Disinfection

Expert Clean and Disinfection Services

Ensuring Impeccable Water Hygiene

In the quest to maintain the sanctity of water, the ‘Clean and Disinfection’ services at Well Water are not just procedures—they are our pledge to uphold the health and safety of your environment. Water, a fundamental yet vulnerable resource, can harbor harmful bacteria like legionella if not meticulously managed. Well Water’s specialized services are designed to preemptively strike against such risks, ensuring your water systems remain a bastion of purity and safety.

With a focused regimen that includes rigorous cleaning and disinfection of cold water storage tanks and the meticulous treatment of mains water systems, our approach is thorough and systematic. We understand the critical nature of water hygiene and the complexities of maintaining systems that are both hot and cold. By applying comprehensive disinfection practices and strategic dosing, we effectively manage water quality, prevent contamination, and extend the operational longevity of your heaters and calorifiers.

Choose Well Water’s ‘Clean and Disinfection’ services to fortify your water systems against the proliferation of pathogens and to enjoy a standard of water hygiene that is unparalleled. With us, the cleanliness of your water is not just a service—it is a guarantee.

Why Carry Them Out?

Maintaining a clean water system is crucial for preventing the growth of harmful bacteria like legionella. When water is stored in places such as a loft tank or hot water cylinder, the risk of legionella bacteria proliferation increases. Well Water provides comprehensive cleaning and disinfection services to ensure the prevention of legionella bacteria growth. Our services include:

Thorough cleaning and disinfection of cold water storage tanks.

Complete disinfection of both hot and cold-water systems.

Disinfection and dosing of mains water systems.

Effective disinfection and descaling of calorifiers and water heaters.

When To Carry Them Out?

Our cleaning and disinfection services adhere to the guidelines set by ACoP L8 and BS 8558. These standards specify the occasions when cleaning and disinfection should be conducted:

When new water system installations or refurbishment of hot and cold-water systems take place

After the installation of new components

When there is evidence of contamination or stagnation in tanks

For systems that have remained unused for extended periods of time

In the case of substantial alterations to the systems

Following sample results that indicate contamination

During or after an outbreak of legionella

As indicated by the risk assessment

How Do You Keep Storage Tank Clean?

Follow these best practices?

Maintenance

Regularly inspect and clean the tank to remove any build-up or sediment that could contaminate the water.

Sampling

Keep the tank covered to prevent debris and contaminants from entering the water.

Water Treatment

Treat the water with a disinfectant, such as chlorine or ultraviolet light, to kill any harmful microorganisms.

Cover The Tank

Keep the tank covered to prevent debris and contaminants from entering the water.

Inspection

Every 6 months inspect the tanks to ensure that they are compliant and not damaged. The inspection should also detail and review the existing storage capacity, access, tank condition (external and internal) and temperature readings.

How Do You Keep Storage Tank Clean?

Follow these best practices

Maintenance

Regularly inspect and clean the tank to remove any build-up or sediment that could contaminate the water.

Sampling

Keep the tank covered to prevent debris and contaminants from entering the water.

Water Treatment

Treat the water with a disinfectant, such as chlorine or ultraviolet light, to kill any harmful microorganisms.

Cover The Tank

Keep the tank covered to prevent debris and contaminants from entering the water.

Inspection

Every 6 months inspect the tanks to ensure that they are compliant and not damaged. The inspection should also detail and review the existing storage capacity, access, tank condition (external and internal) and temperature readings.

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