Why Is Water Monitoring Required?
Water Monitoring is an essential aspect for compliance with ACOP L8 and HSG274
It is also highlighted in ACOP L8: 2013 where it states: ‘For precautions to remain effective, the condition and performance will need to be monitored. The appointed responsible person should oversee and manage this. Or, where appropriate, an external contractor or an independent party’.
Both HSG274 and ACOP L8 require that the following are completed:
· Check the performance of the system and its component parts
· Inspect accessible parts of the system for damage and signs of contamination
· Monitor the treatment or treatment regime to ensure that it continues to control the required standard
· Audit the existing site records system
What is Involved?
The actions involved in the monitoring, testing and inspection of water systems will be based on the types of water systems and the components within them.
Under HSG274, an effective water monitoring programme for domestic hot and cold water systems should include:
· Temperature monitoring of water outlets, water heaters, cold water storage tanks and Calorifiers
· Showerhead and hose cleaning or replacement
· Maintenance of Thermostatic Mixing Valves
· Inspection of Calorifiers
· Inspection of Cold Water Storage Units
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