DWT05 - Home Sample Kit for HSG282 Microbiological Testing for Pools and Spa-Pools

What you will receive?

First, you must purchase your testing/sample kit at the fee outlined above, include legionella if required.

Once payment has been received we will send the sample kit to you. You will need to fill the bottles and then post on a Next Day service (Royal Mail Special Delivery or similar) to the laboratory. Full details will be enclosed with the sample bottles.

Your samples will be shipped to our laboratory and your tests should be completed in around 5-7 working days after receipt. At this point, we will email you a copy of your analysis, along with a recommendation on what treatment solutions may be applicable to resolve them.

Swimming pool and spa-pool water should be microbiologically tested each month to monitor for the presence of potentially harmful microorganisms under HSG282 The Control of Legionella, and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems under guidelines from the Health and Safety Executive.  In addition, the water should also be tested every quarter for Legionella.

Tests should also be done:

• before a pool is used for the first time
• before it is put back into use, after having been shut down for repairs
• if there are difficulties with the treatment system
• if contamination has been noted
• as part of any investigation into possible adverse effects on bathers’ health
• in the event of adverse results

More frequent sampling will be necessary if there is a problem, or for particularly heavily loaded pools. Hydrotherapy pools, even those not in a healthcare setting, should be tested weekly.

What tests are included?

• TVCs @ 22 degrees
• TVCs @ 37 degrees
• Coliforms
• E.Coli
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The standard price of this test is £97.22, which includes certified laboratory testing (including a comprehensive report) for all of the tests outlined above.

We have been in the water treatment business over 25 years and throughout this time have been involved in hundreds of private water treatment projects ranging from small domestic dwellings up to large clients such as Meadowhall, Pepsi and Unilever. Typically we know what to expect on most reports from the different areas of the UK, and should something seem amiss we will always investigate further.

Are there any catches?

No catches. In addition to your test results, you will be given a FREE review of the test with our engineer along with a recommendation of what you can do to fix it. This is included with your email and whilst we would hope you'd consider us for any treatment options (if any are necessary), we certainly do not chase customers, send out pushy salesmen or cold-call.

Can I cancel my test?

You may cancel your test up until it reaches the laboratory at which point the costs incurred do not make it feasible. If you cancel your test at any stage prior to receipt at the lab you will be liable just for the charges incurred up to that point which will consist of one or two courier deliveries and the cost of the bottles supplied - In most cases this is under £20.

​If you have any questions regarding the suitability of the test package you require please drop us a line by clicking here. Alternatively, you may call our technical helpline at normal rates on 01507 608100 Monday to Friday during office hours.