What Are Water Risk Assessments & Why Are They Important?

Ensuring a business operates safely and within regulations is extremely important. Water risks and contamination are issues that many of us aren’t aware of. Luckily, our blog dives into what water risk assessments are and why they are so important for businesses. To find out more, keep on reading!



What Are Water Risk Assessments?

All businesses rely on water in some capacity, from manufacturing to corporate offices, water is an essential part of keeping a business running. Some industries are more heavily reliant on water than others, and this is where Water Risk Assessments (WRA) come in.

Water Risk Assessments are carried out to identify water related issues, mitigating problems, checking water quality, quantity and local water regulations. These are just a few of the areas that a WRA will cover, but the general goal is to ensure that water is of a safe quality and being used in the most effective way possible.

Which Industries Require A Water Risk Assessment?

Typically, industries such as these will require a water assessment: 

●    Power generation companies

●    Manufacturing companies

●    Chemical companies

●    Wood & paper related industries

These industries rely more heavily on water consumption for their businesses to operate, but water risk assessments can also be carried out for other kinds of work. For example, real estate businesses may need to carry out water risk assessments when developing new properties or selling homes. Landlords and other property based businesses will need to carry out WRAs for safety reasons.

While the industry application may vary, the importance of water risk assessments remains the same. Keep reading to find out why these assessments are so important.

The Importance Of Water Risk Assessments

●    Keeping employees, customers and products free from contaminated water is a huge safety measure that businesses need to take to stay within regulations and laws. Failing to comply with regulations can have serious consequences.

●    Legionella bacteria can cause serious physical health problems and WRAs can identify this. It is a legal UK requirement for businesses to carry out Legionella testing.

●    Carrying out risk assessments helps to identify potential hazards and mitigate them before accidents occur. It also allows businesses to thoroughly plan, in the event that an accident does occur, businesses are prepared.

●    Assessments and planning can help businesses to find more effective solutions to potential problems, allowing businesses to grow and develop while remaining as safe as possible.

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