Overview of HTM 01-06 Water Testing
We provide specialist water testing services to support compliance with HTM 01-06 and wider decontamination standards across healthcare environments.
Maintaining water quality is essential for safe system operation. It helps:
- Control microbial contamination
- Reduce biofilm risk
- Protect patient safety
What we offer
Our HTM 01-06 water testing service includes
- Independent laboratory analysis
- Clear interpretation of results
- Structured reporting aligned with regulatory guidance.
We support:
- Routine monitoring
- Validation testing
- Ongoing compliance checks
By delivering accurate testing and practical compliance support, we help organisations maintain high standards of infection prevention and remain inspection ready.
Complete Regulatory Compliance
Patient Safety Assurance
Operational Efficiency
Accredited Laboratory Analysis
Our HTM 01-06 Water Testing Services
We provide structured, compliant water testing to support the safe operation of endoscopy and decontamination systems in accordance with current guidance.
Our service covers
- Routine monitoring
- Validation support
- Specialist bacterial analysis
All services are delivererd through on-site sampling and accredited laboratory testing, ensuring reliable results you can trust.
A simpler approach to compliance
With everything managed by one independent provider, you can bring your testing, auditing, and certification together in one place.
Instead of dealing with multiple manufacturers or service companies, you benefit from a more streamlined and consistent approach to compliance and reporting.
The benefits
- Less administrative work
- Clearer communication
- Consistent support across your decontamination systems
Experienced, qualified professionals
Our team of experienced microbiologists, chemists, and engineers are competent in carrying out periodic testing in line with current regulatory guidance.
We deliver accurate results and clear reporting to support safe and compliant services.
What this means for you
- Reliable testing you can trust
- Clear reporting
- Confidence in meeting compliance requirements
Helping you spend less time managing compliance and more time focused on patient care.
Lower costs
Working with a single provider improves efficiency and coordination, making your testing and compliance processes more productive and cost effective, ultimately reducing ongoing operational costs.
How we can solve your challenges
Managing compliance, coordinating multiple service providers, and maintaining consistent water quality standards can place significant pressure on clinical teams.
We simplify this process by providing
- Structured testing
- Clear reporting
- Practical technical support
All through one independent provider.
With specialist expertise in endoscopy and decontamination systems ensures issues are identified early, addressed efficiently, and managed in line with current guidance, helping you maintain compliance with confidence and minimise disruption to patient services.
Testing
We provide on site testing across a wide range of decontamination systems, including endoscopy washer disinfectors, ethylene oxide sterilisers, ultrasonic baths, and associated equipment. All personnel are fully qualified and operate to the highest professional standards, supporting major healthcare providers throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
We offer a comprehensive range of testing services, including:
- Weekly water testing (Total Viable Count – TVC)
- Conductivity and Hardness testing
- Surrogate Devices and biofilm
- Total Organic Carbon (TOC)/Chemical Analysis
- Endotoxin Testing
- Pseudomonas/Legionella Testing
- Environmental Mycobacteria
Frequently Asked Questions
HTM 01-06 water systems should typically be carried out on a weekly basis to ensure water systems meet the required quality standards. Routine monitoring generaly includes Total Viable Count (TVC) testing, conductivity testing, and hardness testing where applicable.
Regular testing helps ensure water quality is maintained and allows any changes or issues to be identified early.
If results exceed recommended limits, the findings will be clearly highlighted within the report along with reference to relevant guidance or action levels where applicable.
In many cases, a repeated or back-to-back self-disinfection followed by resampling is recommended as an initial corrective action. Depending on the result, further investigation, maintenance review, or additional remedial action may also be advised.
Our team can help direct you to the appropriate guidance and provide technical support following unsatisfactory results.
Water samples should be collected in collected in sterile containers using the correct sampling technique to avoid contamination. If you are unsure how to take a sample, guidance or sampling kits can usually be provided.
Water sample should be taken from a location that reflects the same final rinse water that comes into contact with the endoscope. Depending on the washer disinfector design, this may be carried out in several ways, including using a dedicated sampling cycle, aborting a regular cycle, syringing directly from the bay, or using a fitted sample port or collection point.
Our team can provide guidance on suitable sampling methods for your specific system.
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