A HydroChem Legionella Risk Assessment identifies the level of risk within a client’s facility, which is the first step of any water hygiene control

Although HydroChem can work well in either scenario, Dr. Russell goes on to state that the former mode of operation is usually more cost-effective for the client. Such a flexible mode of operation from HydroChem has been especially crucial for leisure facilities—arguably the worst affected industry currently—to function seamlessly. Hotels, spas, and recreational water facilities cannot afford to turn down customers when their water storage is being tested and chemically treated. HydroChem’s workaround to this obstacle is to utilize chemicals that are safe for consumption at low doses. Over extended periods, these will halt the growth of bacteria and microbes in the water supply, while remaining harmless for consumption. The company sends water samples to third-party laboratories for an independent result before it commences treatments.

Assessments from these impartial UKAS labs ensure that HydroChem can offer the most cost-effective solution appropriate to the problem. The company documents interactions with clients to obtain a clear overview of their requirements and their understanding of Legionella regulations. The HydroChem online asset management portal gives us automatic alerts of results and actions to be taken, to each client to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. Online or hard copy logs are prepared and given to each site as records of all actions that have been taken to meet regulatory guidelines.

“A HydroChem Legionella Risk Assessment identifies the level of risk within a client’s facility, which is the first step of any water hygiene control.” On helping its customers be compliant with these regulations, Dr. Russell cites a case study where HydroChem helped a client who used water from a ground source. They consistently faced biofilm accumulation and Legionella issues in their facility. HydroChem set up a small cleaning tank near the source such that the water was always chemically treated before it entered the client’s facility. The client’s water supply has been free of harmful microbial activity, three years after the plant’s implementation. “Although it was a simple solution, it was an uncommon one within the industry,” adds Dr. Russell.

Only a few weeks ago, HydoChem celebrated its 33rd successful year in helping create safe-to-use water. The company has over 50 employees across the mainland and is a partner to several tier-one COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) sites. Over the next year, the organization aims to double its workforce and hire more water hygiene and chemical engineers to improve efficiency and lower costs for end-users. Although the pandemic’s outbreak caught almost everyone off-guard, HydroChem’s services can equip clients with the tools they require to turn the tide against the disease.