Water Safety Policy summary
This summary provides an overview of our full Water Safety Policy.
Purpose
- Keep you and your home safe from water-related risks
- Reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease
- Make sure water systems are safe and well maintained
- Respond quickly if a water safety issue is found
Key principles
- Risk assessments reviewed regularly based on risk level
- High-risk properties checked every year
- Only trained and approved contractors carry out work
- We keep improving through audits and inspections
- Clear communication with tenants about safety
Objectives
- Carry out annual gas safety checks in all homes
- Service and maintain heating systems regularly
- Install and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Use qualified Gas Safe engineers for all gas work
- Give tenants clear advice and updates
Measuring success
- Carry out regular water safety checks and risk assessments
- Flush and clean water systems when homes are empty
- Remove or reduce risks like stagnant water and dead pipes
- Use qualified specialists for water safety work
- Give tenants clear advice and updates
Water safety tips
Run taps and showers if you've been away for a while
Keep shower heads clean and free from scale
Report any water safety concerns straight away
Don't make changes to plumbing without permission
Ask for advice if you're unsure about water safety