H2O Hygiene carry out disinfection services in accordance with BS 8558 formerly BS 6700 and the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.
H2O Hygiene offer BS8558 disinfection for new builds, underground mains and temporary supplies.
The BS8558 and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 state:
“…after testing and flushing, systems should be disinfected in the following instances…”
• New installations (except private dwellings occupied by a single family).
• Major extensions or alterations (except private dwellings occupied by a single family).
• Underground pipe work (except localised repairs or insertion of junctions).
• Where it is suspected that contamination may have occurred e.g. fouling by sewage drainage, animals or physical entry by site personnel for interior inspection, painting or repairs. Where a system has not been in regular use and not regularly flushed.
