Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Swansea Bay
SK Facilities provides water hygiene and legionella control across Swansea Bay, including Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, with free site surveys and fixed monthly pricing.
What is water hygiene and legionella control?
Water hygiene is the control of Legionella and other bacteria in a building's hot and cold water systems. It starts with a Legionella risk assessment, followed by a written scheme of monthly temperature checks, flushing of little-used outlets and periodic cleaning.
What is included in Swansea Bay?
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
Rules that apply in Wales
The HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 and HSG274 set out how duty holders must assess and control Legionella risk. Hot water should be stored at 60°C and distributed at 50°C or above, with cold water below 20°C. In Wales, fire safety in workplaces is covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Workplace Recycling regulations have required businesses to separate recyclable waste since 6 April 2024.
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control prices in Swansea Bay
| Example site (Swansea Bay) | Guide price per month |
|---|---|
| Small office, about 2,000 sq ft | £40 – £60 |
| Medium office, about 10,000 sq ft | £40 – £120 |
| Large office, about 40,000 sq ft | £150 – £450 |
Guide prices for water hygiene and legionella control only, excluding VAT, based on 2026 UK market rates. Your fixed price follows a free site survey.
Towns we cover in Swansea Bay
Questions from Swansea Bay customers
How often is the risk assessment reviewed?
Whenever something significant changes, and at regular intervals. Many organisations review every two years.
What are sentinel outlets?
The taps nearest to and furthest from the water heater or tank. Checking their temperatures monthly shows whether the system is in control.
Which towns in Swansea Bay do you cover?
We cover Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Llanelli, Carmarthen, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in Swansea Bay?
Prices in Swansea Bay follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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