Independent Assessment
Proportionate Action
We assess how your water system operates as a whole, so recommendations reflect the significance of individual findings.
Independent adviceNo remedial sales
Site-specificAssessment in context
ProportionatePriorities that reflect risk
UK coverageCommercial, residential and complex sites
The whole system provides the context
An individual finding only tells part of the story. We look at how the water system operates as a whole to identify where closer investigation is needed. We then consider individual findings within that wider context, helping us understand their significance and determine what action, if any, is proportionate.
Understand
Start with the premises, people and complete water system.
Follow
Trace storage, generation, distribution and use.
Investigate
Cold water storage tank viewed externally
Closer inspection reveals what the wider view cannot.
Contextualise
Place individual findings back into the context of the complete system.
Prioritise
Translate risk into clear, proportionate action.
Specialist Legionella and water safety expertise
Assessment, technical documentation and support to help you understand and manage Legionella risk.
Legionella risk assessments
Independent, site-specific assessment of water systems, management arrangements and the conditions that influence Legionella risk.
Water system schematics
Clear schematic drawings developed from physical site surveys and accessible system information, providing a practical representation of the water distribution system.
Written schemes of control
Site-specific Written Schemes of Control that turn the findings of the Legionella Risk Assessment into clear, practical management arrangements.
Legionella water sampling
Targeted microbiological sampling where appropriate to investigate conditions or support verification of controls.
Water safety consultancy
Technical support to help dutyholders, Responsible Persons and facilities teams review controls and work through water safety questions.
Even well-managed systems can have gaps. Independent review can help identify where existing controls could be strengthened.
What the photograph cannot tell you
Some conditions are visible. Others are only identified through inspection and operation.
Visible on closer inspectionMissing screened mesh to the weir overflow.
Identified during functional inspectionThe ball valve was found to be sticking during operation. This cannot be established from the photograph alone.
Internal conditionMinor sediment was also identified within the tank.
These findings are then considered in the context of the complete water system and its operation, use and management before proportionate action is determined.
A report designed for decisions, not a shelf
See the overall position quickly, with the evidence and rationale available when you need to go deeper.
Independent by design
Clear priorities. Proportionate action.
An LRA should make it clear what needs attention now, what can be managed through additional controls, and what can remain under review.
The FRS ACT approach
A — Act now
Prompt action is justified. This may mean remedial work or temporary controls while a longer-term solution is considered.
C — Control & plan
Strengthen controls, increase monitoring or use temporary measures while any longer-term improvement is planned.
T — Track & review
Maintain suitable controls, monitor the system and review again if anything changes.
Not every recommendation needs immediate remedial work. The response should match the significance of the finding.
Based in Hampshire, FRS provides independent Legionella risk assessment and water safety consultancy across Southern England and nationwide.
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