Water hygiene across County Antrim
In Northern Ireland the same core principles apply, but enforcement sits with HSENI and district councils rather than HSE, under Northern Ireland's own health and safety legislation.
Typical properties we work with in County Antrim include offices, healthcare, hospitality, agricultural and food processing sites and private rented housing.
Towns we cover in County Antrim
| Town | Local council | Postcodes | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | Belfast City Council | BT | mostly soft to moderately soft |
| Ballymena | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council | BT | mostly soft to moderately soft |
| Lisburn | Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council | BT | mostly soft to moderately soft |
| Newtownabbey | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council | BT | mostly soft to moderately soft |
Regulations
In Northern Ireland, duties come from the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 and the COSHH Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, with HSENI adopting ACoP L8 and HSG274 as the standard.
Frequently asked questions
Do you carry out legionella risk assessments across County Antrim?
Yes. We cover every town in County Antrim, including Belfast, Ballymena, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, as well as rural areas and smaller towns.
Which councils enforce legionella rules in County Antrim?
Environmental health teams at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Belfast City Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council cover offices, shops, hotels and leisure premises. HSENI covers factories, warehouses, hospitals and schools.
Which postcode areas do you cover in County Antrim?
All of them, including the BT postcode areas.
Which laws apply to legionella in County Antrim?
In Northern Ireland, duties come from the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 and the COSHH Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, with HSENI adopting ACoP L8 and HSG274 as the standard.