NHS PORTSMOUTH - MILTON PARK PRACTICE

Project Description

Location:

GP Surgeries

Service:

Legionella risk assessment by microbiological testing.

Project Description:

A Legionella risk assessment survey is an examination of the potential risks presented by engineered water systems, and seeks to identify and prevent the risks of exposure to Legionella bacteria from work activities and water systems.

Envirochem visited the surgeries before they were open to the patients in order to avoid any disruptions and delays on the consultations.

Project Scope

Envirochem carried out the legionella risk assessment by taking Legionella and TVCs samples, as well as temperature measurements to have a better understanding of the water quality.  TVC analysis is required to simulate the potential threat the water could pose if ingested.

On completion of the analysis, the results were interpreted and the relevant advice was given to the Surgeries Manager.