Feb 27th, 2026
3 mins
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia (lung infection) caused by a type of bacteria known as Legionella.
While the bacteria are naturally found in freshwater environments like lakes and streams, they become a health risk when they grow and spread in man-made water systems. The disease is typically contracted by breathing in tiny droplets of water (aerosols or mist) that contain the bacteria.
Employers, landlords, and property managers in the UK have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations 2002 to manage Legionella risks. Key requirements include conducting a risk assessment, implementing control measures appointing a responsible person, and keeping records
With 35 years experience ensuring the microbiological safety of potable water, ifplabs UK are pleased to announce that we have recently expanded our testing portfolio to offer a UKAS accredited service for the detection and quantification of Legionella in hot and cold mains water.
We provide end-to-end testing support for monitored water systems, including culture methods to validate control schemes and outbreak investigations; aligned to UKHSA/HSE expectations. Routine potable and system hygiene indicators to track baseline quality and detect emerging risk. Sampling bottles included in analysis cost; scheduled dispatch to fit your monitoring plan. Online sample submission portal with results certificates available to authorised users; email certificates to nominated contacts for simple audit trails.
If ensuring water safety and controlling Legionella risk is your responsibility, let it also be ours, by trusting ifplabs UK as your testing partner.
Take a look at our water safety leaflet:
What Good Water Safety Looks Like
Contact our UK sales team – UK.sales@ifp-labs.com or call 01422 405678
