Water Quality Testing and Legionella Risk Assessments

Ensuring Safe and Clean Water for Your Property

Water quality is essential for the health and safety of your building's occupants. At JetBlack Plumbers, we offer professional water quality testing services to help you identify potential contaminants in your water supply and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Whether you're managing a commercial property, industrial site, or residential building, our expert team provides comprehensive testing to safeguard your water systems.

Why Water Quality Testing is Important

Water can become contaminated with harmful substances, including bacteria, chemicals, and heavy metals, which pose significant health risks. Regular water quality testing is essential to detect and prevent these issues, ensuring that the water supply in your building is safe for consumption and use. Testing is also a regulatory requirement in certain industries, helping you comply with local and national health standards.

Legionella Testing:

Regular Legionella testing is crucial to identify and mitigate the risk of contamination, ensuring the safety of your water supply and compliance with health regulations. Legionella bacteria cause Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia that can be fatal. The bacteria thrive in water systems, especially in environments with stagnant water, warm temperatures, and poor maintenance.

WHO NEEDS

Water Quality Testing?

Water quality testing is essential for a wide range of properties, including:

Commercial
Buildings:

Offices, hotels, and public spaces where water is consumed by employees, customers, or guests.

Industrial
Facilities:

Manufacturing plants, food processing facilities, and other industrial sites where water quality affects production and safety.

Healthcare and Educational Institutions:

Hospitals, aged care facilities, and schools, where maintaining safe water is critical to protect vulnerable populations.

Residential
Properties:

Homes with private water supplies or older plumbing systems that may be at risk for contamination.

WHY CHOOSE JETBLACK PLUMBERS FOR

Water Quality Testing?

Accredited Testing We partner with certified laboratories to ensure accurate and reliable water quality test results.

Expert Team Our licensed plumbers are experienced in conducting water quality tests for all types of properties, ensuring thorough inspections and actionable results.

End-to-End Service From testing to repairs and certification, we provide a full-service solution to ensure your water systems remain clean and safe.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

How often should water quality testing be performed? Water quality testing should be performed annually or as required by local regulations, especially in high-risk environments.

When should Legionella risk assessment and testing be carried out? Legionella risk assessments and testing should be conducted annually or more frequently, depending on the risk level of your property. If Legionella bacteria are found, we’ll recommend a course of action to remove the bacteria, which may include system cleaning, disinfection, and regular monitoring.

What happens if contaminants are detected in the water? If contaminants are found, we will recommend the necessary steps to clean your system and ensure your water is safe for consumption. We conduct water treatment processes such as chemical dosing, UV disinfection or thermal pasteurisation.

Is water quality testing required for residential properties? While not always mandatory, water quality testing is highly recommended for homes with private water supplies or aging plumbing systems.