If a cold water tank in Huddersfield and Kirklees is dirty, oversized or has not been looked at for a long time, a clean and disinfection puts it right and gives you the paperwork to prove it.
Water Hygiene Services is an independent Legionella control company based in Leeds, about 16 miles from Huddersfield. We clean and disinfect cold water tanks for estates managers, facilities managers and building and property managers in Huddersfield and Kirklees.
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What is a cold water tank clean and disinfection?
A tank clean removes sediment, scale, rust, sludge and biofilm from the inside of a cold water storage tank. The tank is then disinfected using an approved method and contact time, so bacteria levels fall and the stored water is safe to use. We work to HSG274, supporting ACoP L8.
Cleaning and disinfection are linked but not the same. Cleaning removes physical contamination, and disinfection treats the tank and the system afterwards. In most cases both are needed, because disinfecting a dirty tank does not last. For the full detail, see our Tank Cleaning and Disinfection page.
- Visible dirt, sediment or sludge in the tank
- Rust staining
- Damaged lids or missing insect screens
- Stale or discoloured water
- Poor microbiological results
- A tank that has been unused, repaired or altered
- A risk assessment that recommends cleaning
Tank cleaning in Huddersfield
Yorkshire Water supplies the area. Older mill buildings and valley properties often have tanks that nobody has opened for years.
We clean tanks in:
- The university and college estate, including student accommodation
- Mill buildings converted to offices, flats and business centres
- Care homes and supported living in the town and the valleys
- Schools and academies across Kirklees
- The hospital and GP practices
How a tank clean is carried out
- We plan the work with you so the tank can be isolated and drained safely.
- The tank is drained and cleaned inside, removing sediment, scale, rust, sludge and biofilm.
- We check the condition of the lid, screens and fittings, and note any defects.
- The tank and system are disinfected using an approved agent and contact time.
- The system is flushed and returned to service.
- You receive a job sheet and certificate, and notes on any defects found.
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Questions we are asked in Huddersfield
Do you clean tanks in the valleys as well as the town?
Yes. We work across Kirklees.
How often should a tank be cleaned?
There is no single frequency for every tank. HSG274 expects tanks to be inspected regularly, and cleaned and disinfected where inspection shows it is needed.
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