Specialist Legionella Risk Assessments Across York
Legionnaires’ disease remains a serious but preventable health risk in buildings with water systems.
In a city like York where historic properties, modern developments, and mixed-use premises exist side by side managing Legionella risk requires more than a generic assessment.
Absolute Water Compliance provides professional Legionnaires’ disease assessments in York, delivering site-specific, legally compliant reports that reflect how water systems are actually designed, used, and maintained.
Legionnaires’ Disease Risk Assessments
York’s building stock presents particular challenges for Legionella control, including:
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Older pipework and legacy system layouts
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Alterations carried out over many years
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Low-use outlets in multi-occupancy buildings
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Seasonal or variable occupancy
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Extended pipe runs and stored water
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Our Legionnaires’ disease assessments are designed to identify these risks accurately and provide practical, proportionate control measures, rather than relying on assumptions or template wording.
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If you are responsible for a building with a water system, you are likely classed as a dutyholder under UK health and safety law. A Legionnaires’ disease assessment is typically required for:
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Commercial and office buildings
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Landlord-managed residential properties
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Letting agents and managing agents
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Schools, academies, and colleges
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Care homes and supported living settings
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Hotels, guest houses, gyms, and leisure facilities
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Industrial and light-manufacturing premises
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Even smaller or lower-risk buildings may still require an assessment where hot or cold water is stored, distributed, or infrequently used.
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What Our Legionnaires’ Disease Assessments Include;
Each Legionnaires’ disease assessment is carried out by a competent assessor and tailored to your specific site.
Full Water System Evaluation
We identify and assess all relevant systems, including:
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Incoming mains supply
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Cold water storage tanks
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Hot water generation and distribution
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Showers, taps, and blended outlets
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Little-used outlets and redundant pipework​
Accurate system identification is essential, as unidentified or forgotten pipework is a common source of hidden Legionella risk.
Temperature Control and Performance
Legionella bacteria multiply within specific temperature ranges. Our assessments evaluate:
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Hot water storage temperatures
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Distribution and return temperatures
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Cold water storage and outlet temperatures
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Heat loss, poor circulation, and insulation issues
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Where temperatures fall outside recommended limits, we clearly explain the risk and the required corrective action.
Stagnation and Low-Use Risks
Many York properties contain:
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Spare rooms or vacant units
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Seasonal accommodation
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Redundant facilities
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Pipework left in place after alterations
We identify stagnation risks and provide practical solutions such as flushing regimes, outlet rationalisation, or system modifications.
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Occupant Risk Considerations
A Legionnaires’ disease assessment must consider who may be exposed. Higher-risk populations, including elderly residents, those with underlying health conditions, or immunocompromised individuals, require stricter controls.
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This is particularly important in care homes, supported housing, and healthcare environments across York.
Review of Existing Control Measures
Where controls already exist, we assess their suitability and effectiveness, including:
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Temperature monitoring records
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Flushing logs
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Tank inspection and cleaning regimes
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Written schemes of control
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Defined responsibilities
Any gaps or weaknesses are clearly identified so they can be addressed proactively.
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Clear, Defensible Reporting
Our Legionnaires’ disease assessment reports for York sites are:
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Written in clear, professional language
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Specific to your building and systems
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Aligned with ACOP L8 and HSG274 guidance
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Focused on prioritised, achievable actions
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The result is a document that supports day-to-day compliance, not just a tick-box requirement.
Review and Re-Assessment Requirements
A Legionnaires’ disease assessment should be reviewed:
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At suitable intervals (typically every two years)
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When water systems are altered or extended
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Following refurbishment or change of use
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If occupancy patterns change
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After a Legionella-related incident or concern
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We can advise on appropriate review frequencies based on your York site’s risk profile.
Legionnaires’ Disease Assessment Coverage – All York Postcodes
We provide Legionnaires’ disease assessments across all City of York postcode areas, including:
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YO1 – York City Centre
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YO10 – Fulford, Heslington
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YO19 – Escrick, Naburn, surrounding areas
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YO23 – Dringhouses, Copmanthorpe
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YO24 – Holgate, Acomb
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YO26 – Upper Poppleton, Rufforth
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YO30 – Clifton, Rawcliffe
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YO31 – Heworth
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YO32 – Huntington, Earswick
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YO41 – Stamford Bridge and surrounding villages
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We also support organisations with multiple sites across York and North Yorkshire, ensuring consistency in assessment approach and reporting.
Why Choose Absolute Water Compliance in York?
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Specialist focus on Legionnaires’ disease risk assessment
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Site-specific, non-generic assessments
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Clear alignment with UK legislation and guidance
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Practical recommendations based on real systems
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Competitive, transparent pricing
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Our aim is to make Legionella compliance understandable, defensible, and manageable.
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To arrange a Legionnaires’ disease assessment in York, or to review an existing report: