Water storage tanks are a major contributory factor. All water tanks and the associated pipelines must be regularly inspected, maintained, cleaned and disinfected in line with local and International standards.
According to Dubai Municipality guidelines for control Legionella in Water Systems dated, 25/06/2010.
- Water systems have to be kept clean to reduce the nutrients available for bacteria growth. Regular visual inspections should be made at least every month to avoid the build-up of dirt, organic matter or other debris.
- All water systems which create a water spray or aerosol, and Spa pools must be treated and maintained to minimize the risk of Legionella bacteria contamination.
Along with any disinfection methods of treatment used, the following are recommendations to reduce of the incidence Legionella contamination within domestic plumbing (hot and cold) water systems:
- Water systems (hot & cold water) must be flushed with water of not less than 70 °C for 5 minutes (minimum of 60 °C) measured at the outlets. Or
- Treated with chlorine to provide minimum free chlorine residual of 1-2 mg/l at all outlets.
Our water systems cleaning services are carried out in full conformance with:
- Dubai Municipality Local Order 61/1991
- BS 8558 Domestic Water Storage Tank Hygiene (UK)
- L8 ACOP and HSG 274 ( part 1,2 and 3) Prevention of Legionella (UK)
Polyclean water tank cleaning & disinfections division offers this service to disinfect your water tanks after a preliminary inspection.
Residential And Industrial Water Treatment
Solutions Offered
- Chilled Water Chemical Treatment Dubai
Polyclean offers various solutions for the treatment of water cooling towers, chillers, boilers, softeners etc. we offer one, or a combination of the following solutions:
- Cooling tower cleaning and disinfection
- Whole House Water Filtration Systems
- Multimedia Filters
- Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Water Softeners (To remove Hardness Salts) Ultraviolet Sterilizer
- Ozone Disinfection
