From 10 reviews
Legionella & Pseudomonas Water Sampling Kits
Fast, UKAS-Accredited Testing – From £75 inc VAT
Easy, accurate, and compliant. Verify your water safety between full risk assessments with HSRA’s UKAS-accredited sampling service.
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The Importance
Why Regular Testing Matters
Legionella and Pseudomonas bacteria can form in almost any building’s water system. Routine testing provides proof that temperature control, flushing, and disinfection are effective - giving you documented evidence for CQC inspections, insurers, and HSE audits.
Testing helps you:
Understanding the Risk
Legionella vs Pseudomonas - Why Test for Both
- Legionella causes Legionnaires’ disease via aerosol inhalation from showers, taps, cooling towers and cooling systems.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa spreads through contact and colonises biofilms in cold outlets, posing a serious risk in health and safety.
- The two bacteria thrive in different conditions and require different remedial actions if detected.
- Testing for both provides full assurance that your controls are working.
Our Kits
Choose Your Testing Kit
Recommended - Legionella + Pseudomonas 2-in-1 Kit
Price: £120 inc VAT
Includes:
- Sterile sample bottle(s)
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Sample registration form
- Courier collection or same-day drop-off arrangement
- UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis
- Detailed email report within 14 days of lab receipt
- Presence / absence of bacteria
- Interpretation of results
- Actionable next steps
Best for: Care homes, healthcare, dental practices, landlords, offices, and hospitality venues needing complete assurance.
Basic Option - Legionella Only Testing Kit
Price: £75 inc VAT
Ideal for lower-risk sites wanting a simple Legionella check.
From 10 reviews
How to Take Your Samples
Know the Difference
Testing vs Full Legionella Risk Assessment
| Feature | Risk Assessment | Testing Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Identify system risks and controls | Detect bacteria present in water |
| Legal status | Required under ACOP L8 / HSG274 | Recommended for ongoing monitoring |
| Frequency | Every 2 years (minimum) | Every 6-12 months |
| Performed by | Qualified assessor on site | You collect, lab tests |
| Output | Detailed compliance report + plan | Lab report + interpretation |
Perfect For
Who Should Use This Kit
- Dental and medical practices
- Care homes and nursing facilities
- Landlords and property managers
- Offices, hotels and leisure centres
- Schools and public buildings
Testing every 6 to 12 months is best practice for most sites, and quarterly for higher-risk environments. All tests provided by The HSRA follow the approved code of practice.
Lab Standards
Technical Information
- Lab Accreditation: UKAS-accredited (ISO standards)
- Standards Followed: ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 7592
- Detection Limit: As per UKAS validated method (typically ≥ 100 CFU/L)
- Turnaround Time: Up to 14 days from lab receipt
- Storage: Keep kit sealed and dry until use
Note: Testing does not replace a legally required risk assessment
What our customers say
From 10 verified Google reviews
a month ago
Good contact to say when they would arrive on site with information up front on what they would need to complete the risk assessments. Once received the risk assessments were easy to read and the 'to do' tasks were explained to ensure we remained compliant. Very competitively priced as well. Highly recommend.
2 months ago
Fantastic service - contacted last minute on Tuesday as needed some risk assessments carried out by today (Friday) for a regulatory inspection. Max arranged for an assessor to come to site this morning, first thing before the building got busy with staff and patients (we are an NHS premises). The assessor was polite, friendly, professional and helpful with useful suggestions. We were on a really tight deadline and the risk assessment reports were sent over well within the deadline, they look professional and thorough and only a couple of actions were highlighted (which we have already carried out). I have already recommended HSRA to several of my peers. Thank you
3 months ago
4 months ago
Using HSRA to do our Fire Risk Assessment was simple, we sent our address and within an hour we had a quote once their team checked the site on google maps. An Appointment was made for their surveyor to arrive and inspect the property. The Report arrived a couple of days later with a information for every part of the business including guidance on what to do in those areas that were not up to scratch. A big thanks to Max and his team at HSRA
6 months ago
The HSRA helped us complete all4 of our risk assessments in 1 visit, great response times, will be using again. Thanks again!
10 months ago
HSRA Provided an timely visit and comprehensive fire risk assessment report as promised.
a year ago
Refreshingly good service, thank you!!
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