Realtime Compliance: Manage Legionella Risks Remotely

Realtime Compliance: Manage Legionella Risks Remotely 

In today’s fast-paced world, facility managers and compliance officers face mounting pressure to maintain water safety standards while balancing resource constraints. Traditional methods of temperature monitoring in domestic water systems often present significant challenges – from inefficient use of manpower and costly processes to inaccurate results and limited compliance detail.  

At Total Environmental Compliance (TEC) we’ve developed an innovative remote monitoring system that represents the culmination of 30 years of industry expertise combined with cutting-edge technology. Read on to find out more. If you’re curious about joining the remote monitoring revolution, contact us on 0151 257 9302 to discuss your trial.  

 How does it work?  

The system features discreet sensors attached to pipework that continuously measure water temperatures, sending data via secure networks to a cloud platform. This technology provides a comprehensive solution to Legionella risk management by enabling: 

• Continuous monitoring: Sensors take readings every 30 seconds and transmit data every 20 minutes, providing a more detailed picture of your water system’s performance than manual readings could ever achieve. 

• Immediate alerts: When temperatures drift into dangerous territory, engineers receive instant alerts on their phones, allowing for swift corrective action rather than the weeks of delay that paper-based systems might create. 

• Comprehensive data collection: Three critical readings are captured with each transmission: current temperature at time of transmission, highest reading since last transmission, and lowest reading since last transmission – creating a much more detailed compliance picture.

A simple 4-step process  

The remote temperature monitoring system operates through a simple four-step process: 

1. A small sensor with discreet temperature probes is installed on pipework and paired with a cloud gateway
2. Sensors send temperature data via the gateway to the cloud using secure cellular networks 
3. A real-time online platform accessible on mobile or desktop devices provides powerful insights from gathered data 
4. Teams receive email alerts about urgent non-compliances, and reports can be downloaded and shared quickly 

 The Compliance Advantage 

For organisations serious about Legionella control, remote monitoring offers significant advantages over traditional methods: 

The contrast with traditional monitoring is striking – remote monitoring technology provides immediate alerts when temperatures fall outside compliant ranges, enabling swift corrective action. This represents a dramatic improvement over the delays inherent in manual systems. 

Each site is assessed individually following completion of a Legionella Risk Assessment, with sensors typically fitted at sentinel points, subordinate/return loops, and strategically selected representative points to provide a real-time compliant picture of your building’s water system. 

Beyond Compliance: Sustainability and Efficiency 

The benefits extend far beyond just meeting regulatory requirements: 

Switching to remote temperature monitoring delivers enhanced compliance and increased intelligence from real-time data while providing labour savings and sustainability benefits. 

From an environmental perspective, remote monitoring significantly reduces your carbon footprint by: 

• Reducing water waste from running taps for manual temperature checks 

• Decreasing energy costs for heating water during manual checks 

• Substantially cutting fuel consumption by eliminating unnecessary site visits 

Take the Next Step in Water Safety Management 

As water safety regulations continue to evolve, forward-thinking organisations are embracing technologies that provide better protection with fewer resources. Remote temperature monitoring represents the future of Legionella control – offering realtime compliance insights that protect your people, your reputation and your bottom line. 

Want to learn more about how remote temperature monitoring can transform your water safety management? Contact our team at 0151 257 9302 or info@tecompliance.co.uk for further information or to discuss a trial site.