[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"footer-navigation:footer-nav-1":3,"main-navigation:https:\u002F\u002Fportal.easycompliancetools.com\u002Fux\u002Fget-main-nav":26,"blog-post-legionella-temperature-checks-explained":54,"footer-navigation:footer-nav-2":389,"hub-sidebar":401},[4,14,18,22],{"id":5,"to":6,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":9,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"f538b91f-8c89-4e5d-92fc-55361a1c67d5","\u002Ffire-risk-assessment",null,false,"Fire Risk Assessment","_self",true,"","link",{"id":15,"to":16,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":17,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"7d75ec54-a396-4412-9f85-bca423f28b2d","\u002Flegionella-risk-assessment","Legionella Risk Assessment",{"id":19,"to":20,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":21,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"e2283057-417f-4c61-8540-3169b78a1133","\u002Fwater-efficiency-calculator","Water Efficiency Calculator",{"id":23,"to":24,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":25,"target":10,"toggle":11,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"03b773c4-00f4-460b-a868-7b26d7cd890a","\u002Fhub","Knowledge Hub",{"id":27,"name":28,"slug":29,"is_footer_nav":8,"is_top_nav":11,"is_primary":11,"description":7,"nav_data":30,"created_at":52,"updated_at":53},4,"Simple Main Nav","simple-main-nav",[31,35,46,48],{"id":32,"to":33,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":34,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"394f54a5-8116-472d-9a87-f960a5bfd3cf","\u002F","Home",{"id":36,"to":37,"icon":7,"items":38,"label":45,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"91f8a823-2557-4332-9550-ab3e5e25df0b","#",[39,41,43],{"id":40,"to":6,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":9,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":6,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"3f5ee35e-7604-4482-ba06-ead7066dd1d7",{"id":42,"to":16,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":17,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":16,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"17e3721f-5a29-4293-b714-ecdfd5a970f5",{"id":44,"to":20,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":21,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":20,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"c90f3028-5d6d-4fd7-8ed3-86bf033cf977","Compliance Tools",{"id":47,"to":24,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":25,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"b20183d6-b4c0-423d-a588-76846faefe0e",{"id":49,"to":50,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":51,"target":10,"toggle":8,"command":7,"to_page":50,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"f5c12ea7-ca60-41fd-9864-423d8cb442d3","\u002Fabout","About","2026-04-10T13:53:37.000000Z","2026-07-14T14:26:08.000000Z",{"data":55},{"id":56,"user_id":57,"slug":58,"full_url":59,"title":60,"excerpt":61,"featured_image":7,"featured_image_alt":7,"data_model":62,"publish_date":96,"is_template":8,"created_at":97,"updated_at":98,"settings":99,"seometa":100,"categories":132,"tags":139,"theme_styles":169,"page_type":7,"linked_page":7},11,1,"legionella-temperature-checks-explained","\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained","Legionella Temperature Checks Explained: Hot Water, Cold Water and What to Record","Temperature checks are one of the simplest ways to understand whether a hot and cold water system is being controlled properly. This guide explains the common Legionella temperature checks, what the 50°C, 60°C and 20°C figures mean, and what you should record during a basic Legionella risk assessment.",[63],{"name":64,"id":65,"componentName":66,"bgImage":7,"bgColor":7,"margin":7,"parentAlign":67,"padding":7,"classes":7,"colSpan":7,"cols":68,"colsMD":69,"originalModel":70,"bgColorOpacity":78,"bgImageVisibility":79,"bgImageSize":80,"bgImagePosition":81,"bgImageRepeat":82,"bgImageAttachment":83,"bgImageOpacity":78,"bgImageVisibilitySM":7,"bgImageVisibilityMD":7,"bgImageVisibilityLG":7,"bgImageSizeSM":7,"bgImageSizeMD":7,"bgImageSizeLG":7,"bgImagePositionSM":7,"bgImagePositionMD":7,"bgImagePositionLG":7,"borderWidth":7,"borderPosition":7,"borderColor":7,"borderRadius":7,"sticky":8,"stickyTop":94,"stickyDisableSmall":8,"equalHeightRows":8,"fillParentHeight":8,"containerWidth":95},"Full Column Block","ff0d2e86-bf31-45e8-8da0-3a64be195e84","ColContainer","w-full","grid-cols-1","md:grid-cols-12",[71],[72,84],{"classes":73,"customColSpan":8,"id":74,"colSpan":73,"colSpanSM":75,"colSpanMD":76,"colSpanLG":77,"borderWidth":7,"borderPosition":7,"borderColor":7,"borderRadius":7,"bgColorOpacity":78,"bgImage":7,"bgImageVisibility":79,"bgImageSize":80,"bgImagePosition":81,"bgImageRepeat":82,"bgImageAttachment":83,"bgImageOpacity":78,"bgImageVisibilitySM":7,"bgImageVisibilityMD":7,"bgImageVisibilityLG":7,"bgImageSizeSM":7,"bgImageSizeMD":7,"bgImageSizeLG":7,"bgImagePositionSM":7,"bgImagePositionMD":7,"bgImagePositionLG":7},"col-span-1","815e36f5-1b31-4f1d-8b32-fa80797ea96e","sm:col-span-12","md:col-span-12","lg:col-span-12",100,"visible","cover","center center","no-repeat","scroll",{"name":85,"componentName":86,"group":87,"margin":7,"padding":7,"classes":7,"bgImage":7,"id":88,"originalModel":89},"WYSIWYG Editor","Wysiwyg","content","74137973-b920-4c12-b557-2d791e8a7d8a",{"proseEnabled":11,"content":90,"lineHeightClass":91,"trackingClass":92,"spacingClass":93,"margin":7,"marginSM":7,"marginMD":7,"marginLG":7,"marginTop":7,"marginTopSM":7,"marginTopMD":7,"marginTopLG":7,"marginRight":7,"marginRightSM":7,"marginRightMD":7,"marginRightLG":7,"marginBottom":7,"marginBottomSM":7,"marginBottomMD":7,"marginBottomLG":7,"marginLeft":7,"marginLeftSM":7,"marginLeftMD":7,"marginLeftLG":7,"padding":7,"paddingSM":7,"paddingMD":7,"paddingLG":7},"\u003Carticle>\u003Cheader>\n\u003Ch1>Legionella Temperature Checks Explained: Hot Water, Cold Water and What to Record\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\u003Cp>Temperature checks are one of the simplest ways to understand whether a hot and cold water system is being controlled properly. This guide explains the common Legionella temperature checks, what the 50°C, 60°C and 20°C figures mean, and what you should record during a basic Legionella risk assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fheader>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Why temperature checks matter in a Legionella assessment\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Legionella bacteria can grow in water systems where conditions allow it. Temperature is one of the main control measures used in ordinary hot and cold water systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simple terms, hot water should be hot enough to control bacterial growth, and cold water should be kept cold enough to reduce the chance of bacteria multiplying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temperature checks are therefore a useful part of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Flegionella-risk-assessment\u002F\">Legionella risk assessment\u003C\u002Fa>, especially for landlords, small businesses and simple workplace premises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>The key Legionella temperature figures\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The most common figures you will see in Legionella guidance are:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>60°C\u003C\u002Fstrong> — stored hot water should normally be kept at 60°C or above.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>50°C within 1 minute\u003C\u002Fstrong> — hot water should reach at least 50°C at outlets within about one minute.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>20°C or below\u003C\u002Fstrong> — cold water should be kept below 20°C where possible.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>HSE guidance on hot and cold water systems explains that hot water should be stored at least at 60°C and distributed so it reaches 50°C within 1 minute at outlets. Cold water systems should be maintained, where possible, below 20°C. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hse.gov.uk\u002Flegionnaires\u002Fhot-and-cold.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read the HSE hot and cold water systems guidance\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Hot water: what does “50°C within 1 minute” mean?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>This check is about whether hot water reaches the expected temperature at the tap or outlet within a reasonable time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To check it, run a hot tap and measure the water temperature once the water has warmed through. In most standard systems, the hot water should reach at least 50°C within about 1 minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A basic digital thermometer can be used for this. You do not usually need specialist equipment for a simple check, although more complex premises may need a competent professional to inspect and record the system properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the hot water does not reach 50°C within about 1 minute, this should be recorded and investigated. It may indicate that the hot water temperature is too low, the outlet is too far from the heat source, or there is another issue with the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Stored hot water: why does 60°C matter?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If the property has stored hot water, such as a cylinder or calorifier, the stored water should normally be kept at 60°C or above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is different from checking the water at a tap. A cylinder may be set to store water at 60°C, while the outlet temperature is checked separately to confirm hot water reaches the taps properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some simple properties, such as those with a combi boiler, may not have a stored hot water cylinder. In those cases, this part of the assessment may not apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Cold water: what does “20°C or below” mean?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Cold water should normally run cool after a short time. The common check is whether cold water reaches 20°C or below within about 2 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To check it, run a cold tap and measure the temperature after the water has run for a short time. If the cold water remains warm or tepid, this should be recorded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm cold water can be a concern because Legionella bacteria are more likely to grow where water is warm, stagnant or poorly controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Which tap should you check?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>For a simple property, it is sensible to check outlets that give a useful indication of the system. This may include taps that are furthest from the boiler, cylinder or incoming cold water supply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In larger or more complex buildings, temperature checks may need to be based on sentinel outlets and a proper monitoring schedule. If you are unsure how to select outlets in a complex system, you should use a competent professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HSE explains that larger buildings with more complex hot and cold water systems should consider the more detailed technical guidance. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hse.gov.uk\u002Fpubns\u002Fbooks\u002Fhsg274.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See HSE HSG274 technical guidance\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Do you need a specialist thermometer?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>For a basic check in a simple property, a digital thermometer is usually enough to record a practical temperature reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The important thing is to record the result clearly, including:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Which outlet was checked\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether it was hot or cold water\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The temperature reading\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>How long the tap had been running\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The date of the check\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Any issue found\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If the property is complex, has a stored water system, has vulnerable users, or has unusual pipework, a professional assessment may be more appropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>What should you record in a Legionella risk assessment?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A good Legionella assessment should record more than just the final answer. It should explain what was checked and whether anything needs attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For temperature checks, record:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Whether hot water reaches at least 50°C within about 1 minute\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether cold water reaches 20°C or below within about 2 minutes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether stored hot water is kept at 60°C or above, where applicable\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Any outlets that failed to reach the expected temperature\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Any limitations, such as areas that could not be accessed\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Any follow-up action needed\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Flegionella-risk-assessment\u002F\">online Legionella risk assessment\u003C\u002Fa> guides you through these checks and records the answers in a structured report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>What if the hot water does not reach 50°C?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If the hot water does not reach 50°C within about 1 minute, record the result and investigate why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possible reasons include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>The boiler or cylinder temperature is set too low\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The outlet is a long way from the hot water source\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Pipework is poorly insulated\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The outlet is little used\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>There is a problem with the hot water system\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>A thermostatic mixing valve may be affecting the outlet temperature\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If you are not sure why the reading is low, or if the system is complex, get competent advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>What if the cold water is above 20°C?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If cold water remains above 20°C after running the tap, record it as an issue to review.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possible causes include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Cold pipes running close to hot pipes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Poor insulation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Warm storage areas, lofts or cupboards\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Stagnant water in little-used pipework\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>A cold water storage tank becoming too warm\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The right action depends on the property and the water system. In some cases, improving insulation, removing redundant pipework, flushing little-used outlets or reviewing storage arrangements may be needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Temperature checks are not the whole assessment\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Temperature is important, but it is only one part of a Legionella risk assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complete assessment should also consider:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Whether there is a cold water storage tank\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether there are dead legs or redundant pipework\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether showers or spray outlets are present\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether outlets are rarely used\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether showers are cleaned and descaled\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether occupants know what to do after periods of non-use\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether there are any vulnerable users\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Whether the system is simple or more complex\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>HSE explains that employers and those in control of premises must assess and manage sources of Legionella risk. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hse.gov.uk\u002Flegionnaires\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read HSE Legionella guidance\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>When should you get professional advice?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A simple guided assessment may be suitable for many straightforward rented properties, small workplaces and domestic-style water systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should consider using a competent professional if:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>The building has a complex hot or cold water system\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>There is a calorifier, large storage system or secondary hot water return\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The property is healthcare, care, supported living or similar\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>There is a spa pool, hot tub, swimming pool or hydrotherapy pool\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>There are cooling towers or evaporative condensers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>You cannot understand or access the water system\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Temperature readings are repeatedly outside the expected range\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>There are vulnerable users and the controls are uncertain\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If the system is outside your knowledge, do not guess. Get competent advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Complete your Legionella assessment online\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you are assessing a simple property or small workplace, our guided tool can help you record the key Legionella checks, including hot and cold water temperatures, showers, little-used outlets and basic management controls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Flegionella-risk-assessment\u002F\">start an online Legionella risk assessment here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003Csection>\n\u003Ch2>Frequently asked questions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3>What temperature should hot water reach for Legionella control?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Hot water should normally reach at least 50°C within about 1 minute at outlets. Stored hot water should usually be kept at 60°C or above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What temperature should cold water be for Legionella control?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Cold water should be kept below 20°C where possible. If cold water remains warm or tepid after running the tap, record it and review the possible cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do I need a thermometer for a Legionella risk assessment?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A basic digital thermometer can be used for simple temperature checks. For complex buildings or specialist water systems, professional monitoring may be needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Which outlet should I test?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>For a simple property, it is sensible to check outlets that represent the system, such as those furthest from the hot water source or incoming cold water supply. Larger or more complex buildings may need a formal monitoring approach using sentinel outlets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What should I do if my readings are outside the expected range?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Record the reading, note the outlet checked, and investigate the cause. If you are unsure, or if the problem continues, get competent professional advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fsection>\n\u003C\u002Farticle>","leading-relaxed","tracking-normal","[&_p]:my-0 [&_p+p]:mt-4",0,"max-w-5xl mx-auto","14-07-2026","2026-07-14T14:51:30.000000Z","2026-07-14T15:18:39.000000Z",{"hide_featured_image_on_page":8},{"id":101,"meta_title":102,"meta_description":103,"seoable_id":56,"seoable_type":104,"keyword_focus":105,"search_intent":106,"cornerstone_content":8,"canonical_url":107,"meta_robots":108,"og_title":102,"og_description":109,"og_image":110,"og_type":111,"og_url":107,"twitter_card":112,"twitter_title":102,"twitter_description":113,"twitter_image":110,"schema_markup":114,"extra_meta":115,"ai_field_locks":127,"insights":7,"serp_insights":7,"hreflang_alternates":7,"json_ld":7,"sitemap_changefreq":128,"sitemap_priority":129,"created_at":130,"updated_at":131},25,"Legionella Temperature Checks — Hot, Cold & What to Record","Clear, practical guidance on Legionella temperature checks: stored hot water 60°C, hot taps 50°C within 1 minute, cold water ≤20°C — how to test and what to record.","Kabaddle\\BlogModule\\Models\\Post","legionella temperature checks, legionella hot water temperature, legionella cold water temperature, hot water 50 degrees legionella, cold water 20 degrees legionella, legionella temperature monitoring","informational","https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained","index, follow","Learn the key Legionella temperature checks (60°C stored, 50°C at taps, 20°C cold): how to test, what to record, and when to seek professional advice.","https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained\u002Fog-image.jpg","article","summary_large_image","Practical guide to Legionella temperature checks: 60°C stored, 50°C at outlets within 1 minute, cold water ≤20°C — how to test and what to record.","{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002F#organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Easy Compliance Tools\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebSite\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002F#website\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\",\n      \"name\": \"Easy Compliance Tools\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002F#organization\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained#webpage\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained\",\n      \"isPartOf\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002F#website\"\n      },\n    \n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained#article\",\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained#webpage\"\n      },\n      \"isPartOf\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002F#website\"\n      },\n      \"headline\": \"Legionella Temperature Checks — Hot, Cold & What to Record\",\n      \"description\": \"Clear, practical guidance on Legionella temperature checks: stored hot water 60°C, hot taps 50°C within 1 minute, cold water ≤20°C — how to test and what to record.\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002Fhub\u002Flegionella-temperature-checks-explained\u002Fog-image.jpg\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002F#organization\"\n      },\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Feasycompliancetools.com\u002F#organization\"\n      },\n      \"articleSection\": \"Legionella temperature checks\",\n      \"keywords\": [\n        \"legionella temperature checks\",\n        \"legionella hot water temperature\",\n        \"legionella cold water temperature\",\n        \"hot water 50 degrees legionella\",\n        \"cold water 20 degrees legionella\",\n        \"legionella temperature monitoring\"\n      ],\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n      \"audience\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Audience\",\n          \"audienceType\": \"Landlords\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Audience\",\n          \"audienceType\": \"Property managers\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Audience\",\n          \"audienceType\": \"Small business owners\"\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Audience\",\n          \"audienceType\": \"Facilities managers\"\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}",[116,120,124],{"key":117,"value":118,"attribute":119},"og:locale","en_GB","property",{"key":121,"value":122,"attribute":123},"author","Easy Compliance Tools","name",{"key":125,"value":126,"attribute":119},"article:section","Guides",{"og_url":8,"og_type":8,"og_image":8,"og_title":8,"extra_meta":8,"meta_title":8,"meta_robots":8,"twitter_card":8,"canonical_url":8,"keyword_focus":8,"schema_markup":8,"twitter_image":8,"twitter_title":8,"og_description":8,"meta_description":8,"twitter_description":8},"monthly","0.5","2026-07-14T14:51:32.000000Z","2026-07-14T15:18:40.000000Z",[133],{"id":57,"parent_id":7,"slug":134,"title":135,"created_at":136,"updated_at":137,"meta_title":7,"meta_description":7,"label":135,"pivot":138},"legionella-risk-assessments","Legionella Risk Assessments","2025-10-17T13:02:34.000000Z","2026-07-14T10:25:44.000000Z",{"post_id":56,"category_id":57},[140,146,152,158,164],{"id":141,"slug":142,"title":143,"created_at":144,"updated_at":144,"pivot":145},7,"legionella-temperature-checks","Legionella temperature checks","2026-07-14T14:50:46.000000Z",{"post_id":56,"tag_id":141},{"id":147,"slug":148,"title":149,"created_at":150,"updated_at":150,"pivot":151},8,"hot-water-50-degrees","Hot water 50 degrees","2026-07-14T14:50:55.000000Z",{"post_id":56,"tag_id":147},{"id":153,"slug":154,"title":155,"created_at":156,"updated_at":156,"pivot":157},9,"cold-water-20-degrees","Cold water 20 degrees","2026-07-14T14:51:02.000000Z",{"post_id":56,"tag_id":153},{"id":159,"slug":160,"title":161,"created_at":162,"updated_at":162,"pivot":163},10,"water-temperature-monitoring","Water temperature monitoring","2026-07-14T14:51:09.000000Z",{"post_id":56,"tag_id":159},{"id":56,"slug":165,"title":166,"created_at":167,"updated_at":167,"pivot":168},"hse-legionella-guidance","HSE legionella guidance","2026-07-14T14:51:29.000000Z",{"post_id":56,"tag_id":56},{"version":170,"wrapper_attribute":171,"stylesheet_url":172,"layout_classes":173,"head_links":174,"wysiwyg_default_class_presets":183,"wysiwyg_class_presets":355,"wysiwyg_default_color_presets":363,"wysiwyg_color_presets":388},"1784566795-7b94267f","data-site-theme-wrapper","https:\u002F\u002Fportal.easycompliancetools.com\u002Ftheme\u002Fsite.css","flex min-h-screen flex-col bg-white text-slate-900",[175,178,180],{"rel":176,"href":177},"preconnect","https:\u002F\u002Ffonts.googleapis.com",{"rel":176,"href":179},"https:\u002F\u002Ffonts.gstatic.com",{"rel":181,"href":182},"stylesheet","https:\u002F\u002Ffonts.googleapis.com\u002Fcss2?family=Figtree:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@400;500;700;900&display=swap",{"image":184,"text_size":199,"text_style":220,"line_height":241,"tracking":258,"spacing":278,"general":295},[185,187,190,193,196],{"label":186,"value":12},"Default (no extra classes)",{"label":188,"value":189},"Responsive – natural width","max-w-full h-auto",{"label":191,"value":192},"Responsive – full width","w-full h-auto",{"label":194,"value":195},"Rounded responsive","max-w-full h-auto rounded-lg",{"label":197,"value":198},"Shadowed responsive","max-w-full h-auto rounded-lg shadow-lg",[200,202,205,208,211,214,217],{"label":201,"value":12},"No size class",{"label":203,"value":204},"Heading XL (H1)","mt-0 pb-4 text-4xl md:text-5xl font-bold leading-tight",{"label":206,"value":207},"Heading Large (H2)","mt-0 pb-3 text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold leading-tight",{"label":209,"value":210},"Heading Medium (H3)","mt-0 pb-3 text-2xl md:text-3xl font-semibold leading-snug",{"label":212,"value":213},"Paragraph Large","mt-0 pb-4 text-lg leading-relaxed",{"label":215,"value":216},"Paragraph Default","mt-0 pb-3 text-base leading-7",{"label":218,"value":219},"Paragraph Small","mt-0 pb-2 text-sm leading-6 text-slate-600",[221,223,226,229,232,235,238],{"label":222,"value":12},"No text style class",{"label":224,"value":225},"Page Title Style","mt-0 font-extrabold text-4xl md:text-5xl text-theme-dark-green leading-[1.2em]",{"label":227,"value":228},"Highlighter Mark","highlight-mark",{"label":230,"value":231},"Lead paragraph","lead",{"label":233,"value":234},"Small muted text","text-sm text-gray-500",{"label":236,"value":237},"Highlighted text","font-semibold text-emerald-700",{"label":239,"value":240},"Uppercase eyebrow","uppercase tracking-wide text-xs font-semibold text-slate-500",[242,244,247,250,253,255],{"label":243,"value":12},"No line-height class",{"label":245,"value":246},"Tight line height","leading-tight",{"label":248,"value":249},"Snug line height","leading-snug",{"label":251,"value":252},"Normal line height","leading-normal",{"label":254,"value":91},"Relaxed line height",{"label":256,"value":257},"Loose line height","leading-loose",[259,261,264,267,269,272,275],{"label":260,"value":12},"No tracking class",{"label":262,"value":263},"Tracking tighter","tracking-tighter",{"label":265,"value":266},"Tracking tight","tracking-tight",{"label":268,"value":92},"Tracking normal",{"label":270,"value":271},"Tracking wide","tracking-wide",{"label":273,"value":274},"Tracking wider","tracking-wider",{"label":276,"value":277},"Tracking widest","tracking-widest",[279,281,284,286,289,292],{"label":280,"value":12},"No spacing class",{"label":282,"value":283},"Paragraph spacing – tight","[&_p]:my-0 [&_p+p]:mt-2",{"label":285,"value":93},"Paragraph spacing – default",{"label":287,"value":288},"Paragraph spacing – comfortable","[&_p]:my-0 [&_p+p]:mt-6",{"label":290,"value":291},"Heading + paragraph rhythm","[&_h1]:mb-4 [&_h2]:mb-3 [&_h3]:mb-3 [&_h4]:mb-2 [&_p]:my-0 [&_p+p]:mt-4",{"label":293,"value":294},"Lists rhythm","[&_ul]:my-3 [&_ol]:my-3 [&_li+li]:mt-1",[296,298,301,304,307,310,313,316,319,322,325,328,331,334,337,340,343,346,349,352],{"label":297,"value":12},"No class",{"label":299,"value":300},"Opacity 100%","opacity-100",{"label":302,"value":303},"Opacity 90%","opacity-90",{"label":305,"value":306},"Opacity 75%","opacity-75",{"label":308,"value":309},"Opacity 50%","opacity-50",{"label":311,"value":312},"Opacity 30%","opacity-30",{"label":314,"value":315},"Margin bottom none","mb-0",{"label":317,"value":318},"Margin bottom small","mb-2",{"label":320,"value":321},"Margin bottom medium","mb-4",{"label":323,"value":324},"Margin bottom large","mb-6",{"label":326,"value":327},"Section title","section-title",{"label":329,"value":330},"Block quote","border-l-4 border-slate-300 pl-4 italic text-slate-700",{"label":332,"value":333},"Pull quote","my-6 rounded-xl border border-slate-200 bg-slate-50 p-6 text-xl leading-relaxed text-slate-800",{"label":335,"value":336},"Info callout","rounded-lg border border-sky-200 bg-sky-50 p-4 text-sky-900",{"label":338,"value":339},"Muted panel","rounded-lg bg-slate-100 p-4 text-slate-700",{"label":341,"value":342},"Lists: inherit text + marker colour","[&_ul]:text-inherit [&_ol]:text-inherit [&_li]:text-inherit [&_li::marker]:text-current",{"label":344,"value":345},"Lists: no indent","[&_ul]:pl-0 [&_ol]:pl-0 [&_ul]:ml-0 [&_ol]:ml-0",{"label":347,"value":348},"Lists: no indent (inside markers)","[&_ul]:pl-0 [&_ol]:pl-0 [&_ul]:ml-0 [&_ol]:ml-0 [&_ul]:list-inside [&_ol]:list-inside",{"label":350,"value":351},"Key facts list","list-disc space-y-2 pl-6 marker:text-slate-500",{"label":353,"value":354},"Code inline","rounded bg-slate-100 px-1.5 py-0.5 font-mono text-[0.9em] text-slate-800",{"image":356,"text_size":357,"text_style":358,"line_height":359,"tracking":360,"spacing":361,"general":362},[],[],[],[],[],[],[],[364,367,370,373,376,379,382,385],{"label":365,"value":366},"Body text","#1F2937",{"label":368,"value":369},"Muted text","#6B7280",{"label":371,"value":372},"Heading dark","#111827",{"label":374,"value":375},"Primary brand","#0284C7",{"label":377,"value":378},"Success","#059669",{"label":380,"value":381},"Warning","#D97706",{"label":383,"value":384},"Danger","#DC2626",{"label":386,"value":387},"White","#FFFFFF",[],[390,393,397],{"id":391,"to":50,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":392,"target":10,"toggle":11,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"ff82cde8-487d-4df2-b483-ae20390f54dc","About & Support",{"id":394,"to":395,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":396,"target":10,"toggle":11,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"13a89044-1775-44d7-b813-a6f2a2e50ba2","\u002Fterms","Terms",{"id":398,"to":399,"icon":7,"items":8,"label":400,"target":10,"toggle":11,"command":7,"to_page":7,"visible":11,"disabled":8,"sub_text":12,"is_button":8,"separator":8,"align_right":8,"description":12,"logged_in_only":8,"display_variant":13,"not_logged_in_only":8},"621abd82-da38-40f0-8b05-9fba2d028aaa","\u002Fprivacy","Privacy",{"latest":402,"categories":433},{"data":403},[404,410,416,422,428],{"title":405,"slug":406,"excerpt":407,"full_url":408,"featured_image":7,"featured_image_alt":7,"publish_date":409},"COSHH Register for Cleaning Products | Practical Guide","coshh-register-for-cleaning-products-practical-guide","This guide walks through a simple cleaning-products example and shows how a structured  COSHH assessment can help you turn a loose list of products into a practical workplace record.","\u002Fhub\u002Fcoshh-register-for-cleaning-products-practical-guide","20-07-2026",{"title":411,"slug":412,"excerpt":413,"full_url":414,"featured_image":7,"featured_image_alt":7,"publish_date":415},"Fire Risk Assessment for a Small Shop: Complete UK Guide","fire-risk-assessment-for-a-small-shop-complete-uk-guide","Running a small shop means being responsible for the safety of employees, customers, contractors and anyone else who enters the premises. A suitable fire risk assessment helps you identify how a fire could start, who may be at risk, whether people could escape safely and what improvements are needed.","\u002Fhub\u002Ffire-risk-assessment-for-a-small-shop-complete-uk-guide","19-07-2026",{"title":417,"slug":418,"excerpt":419,"full_url":420,"featured_image":7,"featured_image_alt":7,"publish_date":421},"Inner Rooms in Fire Risk Assessments | Escape Route Guide","inner-rooms-fire-risk-assessment-guide","An inner room is one of those fire risk assessment terms that can confuse people. It sounds technical, but the basic idea is simple: can someone leave the room safely, or do they have to escape through another room first?","\u002Fhub\u002Finner-rooms-fire-risk-assessment-guide","17-07-2026",{"title":423,"slug":424,"excerpt":425,"full_url":426,"featured_image":7,"featured_image_alt":7,"publish_date":427},"Thermostatic Mixing Valves and Legionella: UK Guide","thermostatic-mixing-valves-legionella","This guide explains what a thermostatic mixing valve is, how to recognise one, why its location matters, what maintenance may be required and how temperature checks should be approached.","\u002Fhub\u002Fthermostatic-mixing-valves-legionella","16-07-2026",{"title":429,"slug":430,"excerpt":431,"full_url":432,"featured_image":7,"featured_image_alt":7,"publish_date":96},"When Is a Professional Legionella Risk Assessor Required?","when-is-a-professional-legionella-risk-assessor-required","Not every simple property needs a specialist Legionella consultant, but some water systems and premises do need professional input. This guide explains when a guided Legionella risk assessment may be suitable, and when you should use a competent professional Legionella risk assessor.","\u002Fhub\u002Fwhen-is-a-professional-legionella-risk-assessor-required",{"data":434},[435,440,446,447],{"id":436,"parent_id":7,"slug":437,"title":438,"created_at":439,"updated_at":439,"meta_title":438,"meta_description":7,"active_posts_count":57,"label":438},5,"coshh-assessments","COSHH Assessments","2026-07-20T19:08:28.000000Z",{"id":441,"parent_id":7,"slug":442,"title":443,"created_at":444,"updated_at":444,"meta_title":7,"meta_description":7,"active_posts_count":445,"label":443},2,"fire-risk-assessments","Fire Risk Assessments","2026-07-14T10:25:53.000000Z",3,{"id":57,"parent_id":7,"slug":134,"title":135,"created_at":136,"updated_at":137,"meta_title":7,"meta_description":7,"active_posts_count":445,"label":135},{"id":27,"parent_id":7,"slug":448,"title":449,"created_at":450,"updated_at":450,"meta_title":7,"meta_description":7,"active_posts_count":57,"label":449},"part-g-water-efficiency","Part G Water Efficiency","2026-07-14T16:53:03.000000Z"]