Whether or not it is for commercial reasons, if you are responsible for residents or staff on the property, you need to ensure everything is thoroughly checked, including the water! Water is needed for washing, heating and drinking and it needs to be safe to use. By not having it treated, a water system can have a build-up of scaling or sludge, which can cause obstructions and issues with the system. It could even completely breakdown, meaning your property will be without. This means it could be a financial issue due to the likelihood of a large bill from repair work.
It is particularly risky with commercial steam boilers, due to the impurity development that can lead to bad results, along with a build-up of bacteria. A particularly harmful bacteria is legionella, which can appear where there is water, such as unclean air conditioners, heaters or plumbing in general. It can be spread through droplets and make people unwell, which can then lead to legal problems if there are maintenance issues. Risk assessments should be taken in places where water is used and should be a sanitised environment. Luckily with water treatments it can help prevent this bacteria from spreading and reoccurring. This can range from chemical treatments to the more eco-friendly non-chemical choices (such as AOT). Call us for all your Property Maintenance in London.
