Ensuring Safe Water Systems During School Holidays: Insights from Hydraclean Ltd.
School’s out for summer.
Now’s the time to tackle water system safety.
Hydraclean Ltd offers expert solutions to maintain water quality and prevent health risks like Legionella.
Let’s explore key practices: flushing outlets, essential maintenance, and mothballing.
Flushing Outlets: Keep Water Moving
During summer, maintenance staff must flush all taps weekly. This prevents stagnation and harmful bacteria growth.
Follow these steps:
- Check for stagnant water in tanks.
- Remove spray outlets where possible.
- Control aerosols by running water into a bag or using a hose.
- Flush toilets with the seat down.
- Start slow when flushing for the first time.
Essential Maintenance: Seize the Opportunity
Summer break is perfect for tasks that disrupt normal operations:
- Clean and disinfect cold water storage tanks.
- Service thermostatic mixing valves.
- Conduct Legionella risk assessments.
- Perform remedial works like removing dead legs and replacing tanks.
Mothballing: Long-Term Protection
For buildings facing extended disuse, mothballing keeps water systems safe:
- Dose the tank with Silver Stabilised Hydrogen Peroxide (SSHP).
- Isolate the water supply.
- Label all outlets as “Not for Use.”
- Flush thoroughly before reopening.
Real-World Success: University Accommodation
A university in Southeast England uses Hydraclean Ltd to mothball empty dorms each summer. In 2023, they took 1,050 Legionella samples between July and October. They quickly addressed positive results with local disinfections and retesting.
Don’t let summer break compromise water safety. Hydraclean Ltd.’s expertise in flushing, maintenance, and mothballing ensures clean, safe, and compliant water systems.
Keep your school’s water flowing right, even when the halls are empty.