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Legionella Risk Assessment

by Caroline Paton, from the Community

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Use this Legionella Risk Assessment template to evaluate water systems across your site. Check cold and hot water temperatures, inspect storage tanks, distribution pipes, showers, and little-used outlets, and identify dead legs and stagnation risks. Capture photos, add notes, log temperatures, and verify flushing routines for unoccupied properties. Create on-site reports to document findings, track corrective actions, and maintain compliance with legionella control guidelines.

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Legionella Risk Assessment

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