Student Accommodation

Total Environmental Compliance provides water hygiene, water treatment and consultancy services to student accommodation providers, in accordance with the current recognised legislative requirements and best industry practice.

Student Accommodation Responsibilities

All student accommodation providers must work to ensure that the risks from their water services in their buildings meet legislation, insurance, compliance and safety standards for all their residents and visitors.

Facilities Managers, Property Managers, Compliance Managers, Contracts Managers and Site Managers have a responsibility to:

Minimise and resolve any risks from water-related problems
Manage water safety and hygiene
Identify any risks to students/users
Protect the health, safety and wellbeing of students, staff, visitors and the general public
Implement and review routine monitoring and control schemes
Retain and be able to demonstrate records of compliance

Unique Challenges in Student Housing

Student accommodation presents specific water safety challenges that require specialist expertise:

High Occupancy Density: Multiple students sharing facilities increases usage patterns and potential contamination risks
Seasonal Variations: Extended periods of low occupancy during holidays can lead to water stagnation and bacterial growth
Complex Building Design: Modern purpose-built student accommodation often features intricate plumbing systems with multiple risers and outlets
Vulnerable Population: Young adults living independently may have limited awareness of water safety practices
Shared Facilities: Communal kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities require enhanced monitoring and maintenance

Solutions

Our experienced and expert team attends sites to undertake statutory and routine inspections using state-of-the-art equipment with the latest technology and software.

We provide real time and accurate data, continually backed up, to demonstrate a full audit trail with concise and reliable compliance monitoring.
All clients are provided with access to a client portal providing assurance and transparency.

Understanding the unique demands of student accommodation, we offer flexible scheduling around academic calendars and provide rapid response services to minimise disruption to student life.

Achieve Total Compliance

Get in touch with us today to discuss all your Legionella, water hygiene and water safety requirements.

We have built a very good partnership with the contractor. We value their professional advice, but also feel comfortable in challenging them if required. Our organisations communicate on several levels from support staff through to management and we find them approachable, very responsive, and extremely helpful on all levels.

The company’s performance has significantly improved the Council’s compliance with ACOP L8, which means we consistently hit internal key performance indicators in this respect.

- Julie Gunson, Statutory Compliance Manger