Are You Legionella Compliant? What Our Experts Are Finding in 2025

Intro Are You Legionella Compliant What Our Experts Are Finding in 2025

Ensuring water safety is a legal obligation — and failing to comply can place both your people and your organisation at risk.

Across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, many water systems still fall short of legal standards. From healthcare to housing, compliance remains a major challenge. The first step? A comprehensive, up-to-date Legionella Risk Assessment.

Section 1. Why a Legionella Risk Assessment Matters

Under current regulations, every duty holder must appoint a competent Responsible Person to oversee the day-to-day management of Legionella risks. This begins with an accurate risk assessment — one that identifies:

  • What water systems are on site
  • What risks they pose
  • How those risks can be controlled

At HBE, we carry out independent Legionella Risk Assessments in full alignment with:

  • HSENI, HSG274 and ACoP L8 (Northern Ireland)
  • HPSC National Guidelines 2009 & HSA Guidance (Republic of Ireland)

We don’t just assess. We equip you with tailored Written Schemes of Control and practical Risk Management Strategies designed to reduce long-term risk.

Section 2. Real Issues Found in the Field

Our team regularly identifies serious compliance failures and high-risk conditions during routine assessments. These include:

  • Sediment buildup in Cold Water Storage Tanks
  • Stagnant water in dead legs and infrequently used outlets
  • Showerheads not being cleaned or descaled quarterly
  • Incorrect installation of expansion vessels
  • No formal Legionella management structure on site

Identifying risk is only half the job. We work closely with clients to prioritise actions and agree on a realistic schedule for remediation — ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.

Section 2a. Real Issues Found in the Field
Section 3. Meet the Experts Behind the Assessments

Our Risk Assessment team brings together over 40 years of combined experience across industries and building types. Every assessor combines hands-on site expertise with deep technical knowledge and sector-specific insight.

Meet some of our trusted specialists:

Section 3a. Meet the Experts Behind the Assessments

Together, they support organisations in identifying risks, interpreting legal requirements, and implementing robust Legionella control strategies.

Section 4 Who We Work With

We provide risk assessment support across a wide range of sectors:

  • Healthcare – Safe patient environments and robust control systems
  • Pharmaceutical – Navigating strict compliance and validation
  • Data Centres – Risk mitigation for critical infrastructure
  • Facilities Management – Integrated safety across large estates
  • Manufacturing – Managing complex industrial water systems
  • Public & Commercial Buildings – Ensuring safety and legal compliance for all occupants
Section 5 What You Can Expect
  • Legionella Risk Assessments
  • Written Schemes & Risk Management Plans
  • Independent Water Hygiene Consultancy
  • ROI & NI Compliance System Reviews

Every assessment comes with a clear, easy-to-read report — including an exportable Excel summary of recommendations for easy tracking of remedial actions.

Section 6 Ready to Strengthen Your Compliance

If your current Legionella Risk Assessment is outdated — or if you’ve never had one completed — now is the time to act.

Contact HBE today to learn how we can support your organisation’s water treatment compliance needs.

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