Case Study

Legionella prevention for government client in the UK

The Case

Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Products implemented
304 CubicMeters

Project
Legionella monitoring and prevention in smart building

Partner
Government entity through distribution partner Forest Rock

Aleem Aftab, IoT Specialist, Forest Rock

“It’s great to work with Quandify, from sales to customer and technical support. They are very helpful and quick to respond to evolving needs, for example updating firmware and downlink adjustments.”

Challenge

In the UK, Legionella is a significant concern for real estate and hospitality owners, thriving in water systems with poor maintenance, stagnation, or temperatures between 20°C and 50°C. Compliance with the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L8 is essential, requiring risk assessments, temperature monitoring, and regular testing. The challenge lies in balancing these responsibilities with operational efficiency. Automated water monitoring solutions, like smart leak detectors, help owners proactively manage water systems, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance while protecting health and safety.

Solution

Forest Rock integrated the Quandify CubicMeter into their platform for larger buildings to enhance Legionella risk management. By leveraging real-time water flow and temperature data from the CubicMeter, the system helps identify conditions that may encourage Legionella growth, such as stagnation or temperature irregularities. This integration provides property managers with actionable insights, ensuring compliance with health regulations and fostering safer water systems while streamlining monitoring efforts.

Results

Since integrating the Quandify CubicMeter with ForestRock’s platform in a large commercial building in Birmingham, UK, the client has achieved measurable improvements in Legionella risk management. Real-time monitoring of water flow and temperatures has allowed the system to promptly identify potential risks, such as stagnation or non-compliant temperature ranges, ensuring compliance with HSE’s ACOP L8. Property managers have reported greater control over water systems, enhanced safety, and improved operational efficiency, solidifying the client’s reputation for proactive health and safety management.