Legionella Risk Assessments & Water Hygiene Compliance Across the UK
Source Water Compliance provides professional Legionella risk assessments, water hygiene consultancy and compliance services for commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality and residential properties. Helping you meet your legal duties under ACOP L8 and HSG274 with practical, independent advice.

How We Support Compliance
Proportionate, independent support designed to help duty holders understand, manage and document Legionella risk in line with current HSE guidance.

Comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments
Clear, site-specific Legionella risk assessments aligned with ACOP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580 guidance. Assessments focus on identifying real risks, required control measures and practical, prioritised actions.
Ongoing Compliance & Advisory Support
Practical, independent advice to support monitoring regimes, written schemes of control, periodic reviews and corrective actions — proportionate to the size and complexity of your site.
Digital Compliance Tools & Templates
Professionally developed digital logbooks and templates designed to support straightforward and low-risk water systems, improving clarity, consistency and record keeping.
Source Water Compliance Blog
Expert articles covering Legionella risk assessments, water hygiene, ACOP L8, HSG274, water safety legislation and practical compliance advice for businesses, landlords and facilities managers across the UK.
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What Temperature Kills Legionella? UK Guidelines Explained
Updated: 22 August 2026 Introduction Controlling water temperature is one of the most important ways of reducing the risk of Legionella bacteria within hot and cold water systems. Legionella can multiply when…
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Cold Water Storage Tanks and Legionella: What Makes Them a Risk?
Cold water storage tanks are still found in many commercial, residential, healthcare and older buildings throughout the UK. When they are correctly designed, maintained and monitored, they can operate without causing significant…
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Thermostatic Mixing Valves and Legionella: What Building Managers Need to Know
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) play an important role in modern water systems. They are designed to reduce the risk of scalding by blending hot and cold water to provide a controlled outlet…
Trusted by Clients Across the UK
We pride ourselves on delivering clear, practical Legionella risk assessments and water hygiene advice that help organisations remain compliant with ACOP L8 and HSG274. Here’s what our clients have to say.
Source Water Compliance provided invaluable guidance that helped us meet all regulatory standards. The assessment was thorough, the report was easy to follow, and every recommendation was practical.
Facilities Manager
Commercial Office Building, London
A professional and efficient service from start to finish. The Legionella risk assessment was comprehensive and helped us demonstrate compliance with confidence.
Estates Manager
Independent School, Surrey
The report was detailed without being overly complicated. The recommendations were clear, practical and prioritised, making compliance much easier.
Operations Manager
Light Industrial Facility, Manchester

