Regarding water hygiene works

A message from the BEO:

Dear Residents

Following the email broadcast regarding water hygiene works by Thomson Environmental Services sent last week (see below), the Barbican Estate Office would like to help to clarify a number of issues regarding this work:

• There has been a regular monitoring programme of cold water distribution temperatures in the water tanks for several years

• We broadcast about the inspections for logistical reasons because of access issues with residents

• The inspections are a legal requirement following the Health & Safety Executive guidelines on Legionella control – this is done by monitoring temperatures where the water tanks do not supply drinking water which is where Legionella is the main concern

• The inspections are nothing to do with the quality of the drinking water which is fed directly from the mains to the outlet taps

• These works are charged on the service charge

If you have any further queries, please contact your House Officer.

With regards

Barbican Estate Office