Contaminated Water Systems
Sometimes individuals or organisations make the mistake of assuming that just because their water system isn’t used for drinking water that it therefore can’t be harmful to people and try to cut corners and costs by not keeping up with treatment and maintenance as often as they should.
However, just because the water is not consumed, it does not mean that it is OK to neglect the system. Legionella for example is a natural bacteria found in water which, if left unmonitored can rise to dangerous levels and doesn’t need a person to drink the contaminated water to become infected. If water containing
Legionella is aerosolised then it can easily be inhaled into the lungs resulting in Legionnaires Disease which is extremely unpleasant, can cause long term health issues and in some cases can even be fatal.
As well as the potential risk that contaminated systems can cause to humans, there is also the financial downside to not properly maintaining your water system. When rust, scale and corrosion is left to build up, it affects the systems efficiency and can cause it to break down and require replacement parts more often as well as shorten the lifespan of the system, all of which is extremely costly and can be greatly reduced with regular maintenance, treatment and monitoring.
Comfort Services Water Treatment
At Comfort Services, our engineers have years of experience with water hygiene and can provide water treatment services for a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial water systems.
If you are unsure about what your water systems requires do not worry as our engineers can assess your system and create a tailored treatment and maintenance plan to keep your system safe and running efficiently.
Some of the water treatment services in
Chelmsford that we off include;
Chemical treatment services
Water system testing & quality sampling
Dual sampling & system monitoring services for landlords
Water system management
Chemical descaling
Closed circuit pre-commissioning system cleaning & flushing
If you have any questions, would like to find out more about our services or book in a visit from an engineer then
do not hesitate to get in touch and one of our knowledgeable advisors will be happy to help.
What Our Customers Say
“The team at Comfort Services Group were awesome when they carried out the Legionella Control works at our offices, they were very accommodating, Tom and the guys on site were a pleasure to work with. I would recommend the services of Comfort Services Group without reservation. Excellent First impressions with the Office Team, which was mirrored by the guys who did the work. Thanks guys.”
Michael Green
“I have had Comfort commissioning working on different projects for the companies i have worked for over the past 15 years. They have assisted in many difficult projects throughout the country. Andy and Lawrence have been very professional and helpful. i found their attitude, and pro-active approach to be of very high standard. i will always push to use them on future projects”
Chris Richards
“Comfort commissioning are a great company, they deliver great services and the team there are very helpful and efficient. They really do care about their customers and take a keen interest in ensuring a high level of customer service is maintained at all times.”
Gary Clatworthy
“Fantastic service from Comfort from start to finish. Very responsive, friendly, reliable and professional.”
Sarah
“Contacted Comfort Commissioning Services Ltd for advice about unusual deposits in the header tank of an open vented domestic heating system. Not core business for them, but one of their directors responded to me really quickly via email with some excellent free advice which was greatly appreciated. Very impressed.”
Pete Davies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a water treatment plan expensive?
The cost of a water treatment plan will depend on the size, type and complexity of the system as well as how much and what type of treatment is required. The cost of properly maintaining a system however is a corner that should never be cut in order to try to save money for a number of reasons including;
- Untreated, contaminated systems are less efficient and their running costs higher which means wasting money every day.
- Effective water treatments help to resolve issues and can have systems running at peak efficiency, reducing running costs and improving productivity.
- Systems with build-ups of rust, scale and corrosion tend to breakdown more often, require more replacement parts and have a shorter lifespan. Water treatment helps to eliminate these issues which results in a healthier system that costs less.
- In the event that there is an outbreak traced back to the system, the person responsible will need to provide proof that they took every reasonable measure to ensure the water system was safe. Failure to provide this can result in heavy fines, penalties, loss of business, closures, damage to reputation, legal action and in some cases even a prison sentence.
How do I know if I need to get water treatment?
Having a professional water treatment and maintenance plan put in place helps to provide a detailed timetable of when your system requires testing and treating. This helps to ensure that it doesn’t get forgotten about or left longer than required which can have potentially disastrous results.
If you do not have a plan already in place and are unsure if your system requires treatment then there are a few things you can check or do such as;
- Find documentation of when the last tests, checks or maintenance were carried out.
- See if there are any signs that the water system is contaminated such as working less efficiently, making more noise, tubes or pipes freezing, getting blocked, changing pressures and obvious signs of biological or microbial growth.
- If in doubt safe is always better than sorry, especially when it comes to water systems so book in with a specialist to get it assessed and treated if required.
How do I find a water treatment specialist?
If you are responsible for a water system and are looking to secure the services of a water treatment specialist then be sure to use a professional, trusted provider with the proper accreditations.
At Comfort Services, in all of the tasks, projects and jobs we undertake our engineers adhere to industry standards. Not only are we an accredited Safe Contractor but are proud to be certified by a long list of industry bodies such as the British Standards Institution, Construction Online, the Commissioning Specialists Association and Building Services Research & Information Association, to name but a few.
Our team of experienced, qualified and skilled engineers are on hand to carry out a wide range of water treatment services across Chelmsford, Essex, Kent and the South East. Delivering reliable, cost effective water treatments that benefit the systems and those that rely on them.
