All of the disinfections that are carried out by Tough Water Solutions are to the BS 8558 Standards & HSG 274, in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) L8.
Once a Chlorination has been carried out successfully, we can issue the certification the same day electronically!
We can provide full Water Sample Analysis which is carried out by our UKAS Accredited lab and results will be issued as little as 3 days later!
Chlorination is the most popular method of disinfection and is now used to treat water all over the world. Chlorination is a method that uses Chlorine and substances containing Chlorine, for the disinfection of a potable water source. Chlorine contains a powerful germicidal action which eliminates bacteria, slime, mold, and algae, in water pipes, to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases.
When installing any new plumbing in commercial buildings, pipes and distribution systems should be sanitized to kill bacteria. Disinfecting potable water piping is important when new water plumbing is first put online, or if repairs or services have been performed to the system.
Excessive microbial growth along the walls of drinking water distribution pipes can result in major health concerns.
This method was first used over a century ago and is still being used today, in order to ensure we are safe whilst using and drinking water.
We carry out Chlorination as it’s part of a buildings commissioning process and a process, proven effective against bacteria and viruses. When a system has been breached for repair, renewal or refurbishment there is always a possibility of contamination.
It is also a requirement that private water supplies are commissioned, before they can be passed and connected to new mains water services in accordance with BS8558 standards. If water samples have been taken from a water source and the results show pathogens such as; Legionella, Pseudomonas, a Chlorination will then be carried out to remove such Pathogens & further monitoring implemented.
Chlorinations are required when;
First of all, a Risk Assessment and Method Statement must be carried out before the Chlorination takes place.
Water will then be flushed around the system until it runs clear, to ensure any debris are removed completely. The Disinfectant/Chlorine is then measured out to the correct concentration and pumped around through to each outlet in the system, until the correct concentration is reached.
The system will then be closed off and the Disinfectant will be left in the system, typically for 1 hour depending on the system and dosages. After this time another solution will then be pumped through the system, this is used to neutralise the Chlorine/Disinfectant, before the system is opened and then fully flushed out with water.
Water samples may then be taken and tested at a UKAS Accredited laboratory.
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