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Maxigiene is a family owned company situated in Blackpool, Lancashire, specialising in Legionella control, risk assessments, water hygiene and general hygiene compliance for the last 16 years. We provide independent and impartial consultation advice on all matters relating to the control, management and prevention of Legionella and its associated risks in accordance with ACoP L8 and guidance document HSG274, as well as general hygiene advice. As well as qualified Legionella risk assessors and hygiene technicians we have a fully qualified plumbing team who also hold G3 unvented Water Heater Building Regulations qualifications, Water Regulations qualifications and have also undertaken courses on Legionella monitoring programs and Health and Safety. We can also provide services based around void properties including clearance, disinfection and also the decommissioning and recommissioning of water systems to ensure water within properties is safe for the use of new tenants. Maxigiene provide FLUIDZONE, an electronic logbook, where all records collated during Legionella control works are stored, to which the client has access. This enables the client to access all recorded data from multiple sites from a central location and so reduces the amount of time needed to ensure that their sites are compliant. Maxigiene offer a free survey of your site to help you achieve compliance, whilst offering a competitive quote.
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Legionella Testing
Maxigiene are your go to specialists for the testing and control of Legionella in water systems across the Northwest.
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Legionella Risk Assessments
We provide expert risk assessments for Legionella, ensuring you water is safe and compliant.
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Water Hygiene
We ensure that your school, business or establishments water systems remain safe and well looked after, to reduce risk of poor water hygiene.
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Mechanical Engineering
Maxigiene also provide plumbing systems including instillation of hot and cold water tanks.
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Legionella Risk Assessments in Lancashire – How to Stay Compliant with Maxigiene Water Services
Legionella bacteria can present serious health hazards, particularly in water systems where conditions enable them to thrive. In the UK, landlords and businesses are legally required to conduct Legionella risk assessments to minimise the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. At Maxigiene Water Services, we offer expert Legionella risk assessments in Lancashire, ensuring full compliance with UK[…]
Understanding Legionella in Water Systems: Risks, Prevention, and Best Practices
Legionella bacteria pose a significant risk in water systems, particularly in large or complex installations such as those found in commercial, industrial, and healthcare settings. Left unchecked, these bacteria can lead to outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia that can be life-threatening. This blog post explores the risks associated with Legionella, effective[…]
Jersey Sports Centre Confirms Legionella Find
A Jersey based sports centre was closed temporarily in September, as Legionella bacteria was found in a part of the centres water system. In this instance, the officials reported that the bacteria was not legionella pneumophila, which causes around 90% of cases. The sports centre reported that the finding didn’t effect the sinks or water[…]
Legionella in Swimming Pools – Maxigiene’ Expert Guide
Legionella bacteria, the causative agent of Legionnaires’ disease, poses significant health risks in various water environments, including swimming pools. Proper awareness and management of these risks are essential to ensure safe and enjoyable swimming experiences for the pool’s users. Here at Maxigiene, we will delve into the nature of Legionella, its potential presence in swimming[…]
How Long Does Legionella Take to Develop in Water?
How long does Legionella take to develop in water? Read more to find out now.
How to Get Rid of Legionella in Water
Let’s talk about something important – Legionella contamination in water systems. It might sound technical, but it’s crucial for your health and safety. So, let us walk you through some practical ways to tackle this issue and keep your water clean and safe. Understanding Legionella First things first, let’s understand what Legionella is all about.[…]
Legionella Warning for River Tees Ship
Your common thought when thinking of Legionella being found in water systems, would that it would be found in a building on land. That wasn’t the case for a ship using the River Tees, as it was stopped and held by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency due to Legionella being found onboard. Routine checks are[…]
Bristol City Council Warn Barton House Tenants Of Legionella Risk
Barton house tenants have been notified by Bristol City Council that their water supply is at risk of Legionella contamination. Tenants at the Barton House tower block were evacuated on the 14th November, due to the risk of Legionella in the blocks water system, that could lead to Legionnaires’ disease. The council stated that the[…]
Water Safe NHS Tayside Insists After Legionella Found
Routine testing and assessments are carried out throughout the NHS to ensure that water is safe within its buildings. However, could this be incorrect at NHS Tayside, as legionella bacteria was found more than 20 times over the year at the Dundee and Arbroath Sites. Poor water quality would put both the public and staff[…]
Legionella Bacteria Discovered At Milton Keynes School
On the 30th October 2023, a Milton Keynes based school had wrote to parents of its students to advise that Legionella Bacteria had been found in a part of the schools water system. Identifying Legionella in hot and cold water systems is vital to public safety, especially in schools and educational facilities, where the In[…]