Legionella

Aquascience is a leading expert specialising in the preparation of Legionella Risk Management Plans based on Legionella Control Guidelines. We provide comprehensive solutions to help businesses comply with regulations and maintain water safety in various facilities, including healthcare settings, aged care facilities, commercial buildings, and aquatic centres.

We don’t just advise—we manage the process for you!

• Health & Safety: Preventing Legionella outbreaks protects vulnerable populations, including the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and hospital patients.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining compliance with public health regulations avoids legal and financial penalties.
• Operational Efficiency: Effective risk management reduces system downtime and extends the lifespan of water infrastructure.
• Cost Savings: Preventative measures lower the costs associated with emergency disinfection, liability claims, and potential facility closures.

With our hands-on management, we manage and eliminate these risks for you.

1. Risk Assessment & System Analysis

We conduct a detailed assessment of your facility’s water systems, including:

• System Mapping
• Risk Factor Identification
• Occupant Susceptibility Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance Review

A customised risk register is developed, outlining risk levels and control measures.

2. Legionella Control Measures

To prevent Legionella growth, we implement industry-leading control strategies, including:

• Temperature Control
• Regular Outlets Flushing
• Chemical Disinfection
• Point-of-use Filtration Systems Installation
• Routine Cleaning & Maintenance of water tanks, cooling towers, and pipework’s

Control measures are checked regularly to prevent any slowdown associated with legionella outbreak.

3. Monitoring & Testing

We maintain compliance with legislative requirements and best practices by:

• Conducting regular Legionella sampling and NATA-accredited testing
• Monitoring water temperature, chlorine residuals, pH levels, and biofilm presence
• Performing system audits and compliance inspections to assess risk and efficiency of control measures

We take care of the details to save time for your team.

4. Onsite Staff Training & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Ensuring that facility personnel are well-trained is critical to maintaining water safety. We offer:

• Onsite Training Programs: Educating facility staff on Legionella risk factors, early detection, and proper water system management
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Establishing clear, documented guidelines for routine maintenance, emergency response, and monitoring protocols
• Best Practice Implementation: Training staff to recognize early warning signs, respond to test results, and execute corrective actions effectively

We handle the technical aspects—you get a team that knows what to do in key situations.

5. Incident Response & Emergency Action Plan

If Legionella is detected, we implement a rapid response plan:

• Immediate isolation of contaminated systems
• Shock disinfection and remediation measures
• Notification and liaise with relevant health authorities to comply with legal requirements
• Root Cause Investigation & Risk Plan Updates to prevent recurrence

We ensure you meet all regulatory standards effortlessly.