Our Independent Water Hygiene Audits are designed to provide those responsible for
facilities with a comprehensive evaluation of their water management processes,
systems, and documentation, ensuring full compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, and HTM 04-01 guidelines.

We work collaboratively with building management and estates teams to assess and
enhance water safety governance, offering expert advice and actionable
recommendations to mitigate risks and meet regulatory requirements.

What We Offer:

• Governance and Compliance Reviews
• Evaluation of governance structures, including Water Safety Groups (WSG) and Responsible Persons (RPs).
• Detailed audit of policies, water safety plans, and risk assessments for compliance with HTM 04-01 (Healthcare facilities) and other statutory guidance.
• Process, and Documentation Audits
• Review of monitoring records, incident logs, and planned preventative maintenance schedules to ensure appropriate, accurate, and up-to-date reporting.
• Verification of evidence for control measures, such as temperature monitoring, biocide dosing, and flushing regimes.
• Comprehensive water system assessment (including Calorifiers, Storage Tanks, and Outlet Fittings) to identify compliance gaps and support risk management.
• Focused attention within healthcare premises on high-risk areas such as augmented care units, in line with HTM 04-01 Part C for Pseudomonas and Legionella management and utilising the latest evidence-based practice.
• Support and Consultation
• Guidance for Water Safety Groups in addressing audit findings and implementing best practices.
• Recommendations for water safety documentation updates, system design improvements, and enhanced risk management protocols.