Spa / Hot Tub Monthly Water Test
£64.23
Monthly Spa or Hot Tub Test
Every pool should be tested each month, these are the standard, minimum tests every commercial operator must undertake to ensure their dosing, cleaning and backwashing tasks are maintaining safe bathing water.
Our laboratory will test your water sample for:-
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- TVC @ 37°C
- E.coli
- Coliforms
Each pack contains a 1 litre sterile bottle and full instructions. The bottle has additional sodium thiosulphate to neutralise chlorine disinfectant and ensure accurate results.
Contact AquaCert at least 24 hours before you fill the bottle so that we can arrange for a courier to collect it from your property.
There is no cost for the courier collection, AquaCert has national contracts with several courier companies to ensure samples are picked up and delivered to the laboratory.
The cost of this product includes the following:-
- Instructions on filling the sample bottle(s).
- Details on when to contact AquaCert (at least 24 hours before taking the sample) to arrange sample pick-up.
- A courier collection from your selected address to our laboratory.
- Laboratory analysis.
- Certificate of analysis.
- Interpretation of the results and the level of risk (if the sample shows elevated TVC count or is positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa or E.coli).
- Recommendations on how to reduce the risk.
To conform with UKAS, we must receive the water sample within 24 hours and during that period the sample should be maintained at approx. 4°C – this is why AquaCert only use dedicated couriers. The pack is sent out in a transit box which has ice packs and insulation to ensure your returning sample remains compliant throughout the journey.
(If transit boxes are not returned you will be invoiced £34.00 + VAT to cover its replacement).
In addition to the cost of the test, AquaCert Ltd charge the current postage rate to send the pack out to your selected address.
Laboratory incubation is 2 days and the results are available within 1-2 working days after incubation completes.
Question
What is included in the AquaCert Legionella water test kit?
Answer
Each kit contains a 1-litre sterile sample bottle and instructions for collecting your water sample. The price also includes laboratory analysis, courier collection, a certificate of analysis, interpretation of the results and recommendations if Legionella is detected.
Question
How does the filter work once installed?
Answer
The internal membrane provides point-of-use defence by capturing bacteria before they exit the showerhead. It’s an immediate improvement to user safety and especially useful if certain outlets can’t maintain consistent temperatures.
Question
Does the white filter require special installation tools?
Answer
No. It fits most standard shower hoses and can be attached in minutes. The replacement cartridge simply twists into place inside the housing, making ongoing maintenance straightforward.
Question
How long will the filter last before needing replacement?
Answer
Cartridges typically last for several months of normal household or care-home use. If you experience any reduction in flow, it’s a sign that the membrane has done its job and needs replacing.
Question
Is this a good option for landlords and residential properties?
Answer
Yes. It offers landlords, housing providers, and care facilities a simple way to add an extra safety measure without altering the plumbing system. It’s ideal for properties where vulnerable residents or tenants need additional protection.