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Water Sampling


We offer a full water sampling service, including one-off visits and regular testing packages. Our team can take samples from many sources, such as buildings, food businesses, leisure facilities, events, and natural environments.

We’ll help you stay compliant with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, related Regulations, and Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP) and Guidance.

Our trained Officers will collect and send samples to UKAS-accredited laboratories, giving you confidence in the accuracy of the results.

Clear reports, including interpretation of results, will be provided and endorsed with the Cornwall Council logo for reassurance and credibility.

If results show poor water quality, we'll advise you on the right steps to put things right and protect both your reputation and public health.

Swimming Pools

Should be sampled monthly for:

  • ACC (also known as total viable or total colony count)

  • Coliforms

  • E. coli

  • P. aeruginosa

Hydrotherapy Pools

Must be sampled monthly for:

  • ACC (total viable or total colony count)

  • Coliforms

  • E. coli

  • P. aeruginosa

See guidance: Microbiological sampling | PWTAG Technical Notes

Spa Pools

Must be sampled monthly for:

  • ACC (total viable or total colony count)

  • Coliforms

  • E. coli

  • P. aeruginosa Plus quarterly Legionella samples.

Get Help With Water Sampling 

If your risk assessment recommends sampling, or you'd like extra peace of mind regarding your water system, get in touch to arrange a test.

How sampling helps you:

  • Protects the health and safety of your staff, customers, and visitors

  • Reduces the risk of closures and keeps facilities running smoothly

  • Prevents costly remedial work and potential disease outbreaks

  • Ensures your pool, spa, or hot tub meets Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) standards

Request sampling

Other sources of professional advice are available. You are under no obligation to purchase any of our services.

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