Remote Water Monitoring

Legionella Thermometer Remote Water Monitoring

Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection. The risk increases with age but some people are at higher risk including:

  • people over 45 years of age

  • smokers and heavy drinkers

  • people suffering from chronic respiratory or kidney disease

  • diabetes, lung and heart disease

  • anyone with an impaired immune system

The symptoms of Legionnaires' disease are similar to the symptoms of the flu:

  • high temperature, feverishness and chills;

  • cough;

  • muscle pains;

  • headache; and leading on to

  • pneumonia, very occasionally

  • diarrhoea and signs of mental confusion

Why should I choose remote monitoring over manual monitoring?

The latest remote water temperature monitoring technology delivers several advantages:

  • It’s ideal for complex; remote and multi-site property portfolios as once installed and commissioned the system runs automatically.

  • It removes the need for individuals to access then test water temperatures monthly, everything is done automatically.

  • It allows for water testing in multiple parts of the system, thereby removing the limitations of testing conducted by humans.

  • It uses devices that attach to the pipes within the water system – once attached, they need not be checked.

  • It gives a better and fuller picture of how the water system is performing in real time allowing problems to be identified and dealt with quickly.

  • If the water temperatures should fall into the danger zone – cold water rising above 20 degrees Celsius, and hot water falling below 50 (55 in healthcare), an alert is sent to the landlord, technician or responsible person so action can be taken.

  • The wireless temperature monitoring technology allows for automated readings to take place (as frequently as every 10 seconds if required) allowing real time monitoring.

  • The system can be set to highlight all flushing events to check regular flushing of little used outlets occurs.

  • Automatic timestamps are created when a temperature change starts and finishes – identifying if an asset reaches the specified temperature.

  • All data is automatically collected and stored securely in the cloud and can be easily downloaded. Graphs can also be downloaded as JPEG or PDF.

  • Monthly reporting and risk scorecards broken down site by site can be set-up to highlight problem sites or buildings that require further investigation.

  • Improves environmental performance by reducing number of site visits.

It’s clear such an automated temperature monitoring system would be a huge advantage for anyone responsible for maintaining the safety of the hot and cold water in their building.

It removes the need for manual testing and recording that could easily be incorrectly done.

The frequency of the water testing is good too – no technician would be able to test every 10 seconds.

All this means multiple parts of the same water system could be monitored throughout the day and night.

If an out of specification temperature occurred for just a short period, it might be missed by regular manual checks… however, it wouldn’t get past this new technology though.

Who should we use remote temperature monitoring?

Remote legionella and water temperature monitoring software has been designed to operate with all types of buildings, regardless of size or complexity. The software eliminates the need for people to visit each physical location, saving time and money.

Benefits & Features

  • Reduced Costs

  • Access for anywhere

  • Communicate faster

  • Work Online or Offline

  • Quick Setup

  • Admin Controls

  • Logbook

  • Email Alerts

  • Customer Support

How much does remote water monitoring cost?

Costs will vary depending on the number of water assets you have. A water asset might be a cold water storage tank, hot water heater, sinks or any other water asset that might require temperature monitoring.

How long does it take to get started?

Once one of our engineers has been to the site and installed the probes and data hub, we’ll carry out standard checks to ensure everything is working correctly. At the same time, our office staff will be preparing your website account and login details. Once these tasks are complete, you’re all set to start using your website.

How secure is your website/server?

To ensure that our remote water monitoring system is safe from hackers and other malicious intruders, we use an SSL certificate to ensure that the server on which it runs is secure.

What can C&M Water remote water monitoring do?

In addition to recording and storing your water temperatures you can also store all logbook details online too. You can store risk assessments, reports, records, certificates as well as standard document types such as word, excess, pdf etc.

FAQs

  • Some of the benefits of remote temperature monitoring include:

    -> Less invasive

    -> Multiple temperature readings per month rather than one

    -> Reduce emissions

    -> Easy Online access

  • All of our engineers are fully qualified with City & Guilds training, they also hold certification in the water advisory regulations scheme, Pwtag ( The pool water treatment advisory group) and unvented systems, and can help assist you in meeting compliance today for HSE (ACoP L8), and provide landlords with guidance for hot and cold water low risk systems. so you can rest assured that you are working with a trusted water hygiene service provider who put health and safety first.

    All our engineers are enhanced DBS Checked to ensure suitable people are entering your premises and to safeguard vulnerable people. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards within our industry.