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LEGIONELLA COMPLIANCE

SERVICES FOR ITALY

From single-site sampling to multi-region framework contracts: ACCREDIA-accredited testing, documented risk assessment and end-to-end Water Safety Plans for hotels, healthcare facilities, residential buildings and industrial plants across all 21 Italian regions.

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5 core services

What we do

Each service is fully documented, delivered by qualified professionals and produces audit-ready outputs recognised by Italian health authorities.

01

Accredited Environmental Sampling

Chain-of-custody water sample collection

Qualified field technicians collect hot and cold water samples from all relevant outlets (showers, taps, cooling towers, storage tanks) following the chain-of-custody protocol required for regulatory validity. Sampling plans are risk-based and tailored to facility type and the applicable Italian or EU guideline.

Deliverables

  • Written sampling plan aligned with State-Regions Agreement 2015
  • Chain-of-custody documentation for each sample
  • Laboratory analysis by an ACCREDIA-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 lab
  • Results in CFU/L per point, reported within 7 working days
  • Accredited technical report (PDF) with actionable recommendations

Typical timeline

Results within 7 working days of sampling; expedited 3-day option available

02

Legionella Risk Assessment

Documented facility risk evaluation

A written Legionella risk assessment is a legal requirement for all non-domestic operators in Italy (State-Regions Agreement 2015, D.Lgs 81/2008 Title X). Our engineers conduct a site visit, review existing technical documentation, identify high-risk installations and produce a documented risk profile with a prioritised action plan.

Deliverables

  • On-site technical inspection by a qualified risk assessor
  • Risk profile for all water systems (hot, cold, cooling circuits)
  • Identification of dead legs, low-use outlets and high-risk equipment
  • Written risk assessment report (Italian law compliant)
  • Prioritised corrective-action plan with timelines

Typical timeline

Site visit within 5 working days of booking; written report within 10 working days

03

Water Safety Plan (Piano di Autocontrollo)

Periodic monitoring programme design

A Water Safety Plan (called Piano di Autocontrollo in Italian regulations) is a documented programme defining sampling frequencies, measurement points, action thresholds, corrective procedures and documentation requirements. We design and maintain the plan for the facility, coordinating all subsequent sampling campaigns.

Deliverables

  • Tailored Water Safety Plan document (Italian regulatory format)
  • Sampling calendar for up to 12 months
  • Action threshold matrix and corrective-action flowchart
  • Annual review and update service included
  • Compliance dashboard access for multi-site contracts

Typical timeline

Plan delivered within 15 working days of risk assessment completion

04

Disinfection Protocol & Corrective Action Support

Post-exceedance remediation guidance

When sampling results exceed Italian action thresholds (≥ 1,000 CFU/L for non-healthcare; ≥ 100 CFU/L for healthcare), a documented disinfection intervention is required. We coordinate the selection and supervision of the appropriate disinfection method — thermal shock, hyperchlorination, or copper-silver ionization — and confirm efficacy with post-treatment sampling.

Deliverables

  • Selection of disinfection method appropriate to facility and installation type
  • Written disinfection procedure (protocol and safety instructions)
  • Coordination with specialist disinfection contractors
  • Post-treatment accredited sampling to confirm efficacy
  • Regulatory notification support (ASL/ASP reporting where required)

Typical timeline

Emergency response within 24 hours of exceedance notification; post-treatment sampling within 48 hours of disinfection

05

Multi-Site Framework Contracts

Centralised compliance for property portfolios

Hotel chains, healthcare networks, housing associations and industrial groups managing multiple sites across Italy benefit from a single framework contract: unified sampling calendars, consolidated reporting, volume-based pricing and a dedicated account manager. All results are accessible through a shared compliance dashboard.

Deliverables

  • Single point of contact for all Italian sites
  • Unified sampling schedule across multiple facilities
  • Consolidated multi-site compliance dashboard
  • Annual compliance report per site and portfolio summary
  • Volume-based pricing with fixed annual cost

Typical timeline

Framework agreement set up within 10 working days; first sampling campaign scheduled within 20 working days

Why choose us

What sets our service apart

Four operational commitments that underpin every engagement, from a single hotel to a national healthcare network.

  • Accreditation

    ACCREDIA-certified laboratory network

    All analyses are performed by testing laboratories accredited by ACCREDIA (the Italian National Accreditation Body) to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025. Results are legally valid for regulatory compliance in Italy and internationally recognised.

  • Coverage

    120+ Italian cities

    Field technicians operating across all 21 Italian regions ensure on-site response within 5 working days of booking, anywhere in Italy. No subcontracting to unvetted third parties.

  • Method

    UNI EN ISO 11731:2017

    Legionella enumeration follows the mandatory Italian culture method: BCYE selective agar, 7–10 days at 36 ± 1 °C, with genus and serogroup confirmation. The method is fully aligned with WHO Water Safety Plan and ECDC ELDSNet protocols.

  • Documentation

    Audit-ready reports

    Every report includes the sampling plan, chain-of-custody record, laboratory certificate, quantitative results (CFU/L per point), applicable thresholds and actionable recommendations — ready for health authority audits and insurance assessments.

Related resources

Plan before you act

Use our free risk assessment guide and legal framework overview to understand your obligations before requesting a quote.

Risk Assessment Guide

Five-step methodology and regulatory thresholds for Italian facilities.

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Legal Framework

English summary of Italian and EU Legionella regulations.

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Services by Sector

Sector-specific risk factors and minimum sampling frequencies.

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GET A FIXED-COST COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR YOUR FACILITY

Tell us your sector, city, number of sampling points and current compliance status. We will respond with a tailored plan and a fixed quotation within 24 business hours — no obligation.

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Frequently asked

Service questions

Common questions from facility managers, hotel chains and healthcare procurement teams.

Are your laboratories accredited to analyse Legionella samples?

Yes. We work exclusively with testing laboratories accredited by ACCREDIA (the Italian National Accreditation Body) to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025. Legionella analyses follow UNI EN ISO 11731:2017 (culture method). Accredited results are legally valid for Italian regulatory compliance and internationally recognised under the EA MLA mutual recognition arrangement.

How quickly can you mobilise a sampling team?

For standard bookings, a field technician can typically be on-site within 5 working days anywhere in Italy. For urgent situations following a positive result or health authority request, we offer priority mobilisation within 24–48 hours. Laboratory results follow within 7 working days (standard) or 3 working days (expedited).

Can you service facilities across multiple Italian regions?

Yes. Our network of qualified field technicians covers all 21 Italian regions. Multi-site clients benefit from a single framework contract, a unified sampling schedule and a shared compliance dashboard. All results are consolidated into a portfolio-level annual compliance report.

What happens if a sample exceeds Italian action thresholds?

We notify you immediately and coordinate the appropriate response: written disinfection protocol selection (thermal shock, hyperchlorination or copper-silver ionization depending on the installation), supervision of the disinfection intervention and post-treatment accredited sampling to confirm efficacy. For healthcare facilities, we support mandatory ASL/ASP authority notification.

Do you provide English-language reports?

Our standard technical reports are issued in Italian (required for Italian regulatory compliance). English-language executive summaries are available on request for international clients, group reporting to headquarters abroad and academic or insurance purposes.