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New guidelines for pre-comm place further demands on engineers and contractors

gwt — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:37:57 +0000

The latest edition of guidelines for pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems (BG 29/2011), has increased the responsibility for designers and contractors to seek professional advice at an early stage in the development of systems to make sure that they can be effectively flushed and cleaned. According to leading water treatment specialists, Guardian Water Treatment, following the latest guidelines for the pre-commissioning cleaning process is the first crucial step to maintaining the water quality for the lifetime of the building.

The guidelines, designed to help avoid water system breakdowns and contamination also includes low energy 2-port controlled systems.

Originating in 1991, the standardised procedures have, over time, provided accepted guidance on the chemical cleaning of pipework systems, revisions needed to reflect changing flow rates and pipework sizes and most significantly the problem of bacteria induced contamination, specifically Psuedomonas and biofilms. Psuedomonas have long been known for causing problems in chilled and heating systems and they are usually an integral part of biofilms. Biofilms can disrupt many water treatment processes as they produce an obstructive slime and a barrier preventing corrosion treatment chemicals reaching the metal surface to clean or protect it.

Subsequent revisions included fit-out procedures for multi-occupancy systems and this latest release provides vital detailed requirements for final sampling of systems on completion and onwards to practical completion.

Steven Booth at Guardian Water Treatment explained: ‘Many of the seemingly onerous requirements in the new regulations can be met more easily if the right expertise is brought to bear as early as possible, preferably at the design stage. By working alongside design and engineering consultants it’s possible for us to minimise future cost and disruption and risk to reputation where system breakdowns disable production and service for an organisation.’

The new requirements include:-

Increased design responsibility

Increased monitoring of flushing water supplies

Increased monitoring of filled systems prior to water treatment.

More detailed flushing procedure – particularly with regard to batching of floors.

Detailed procedures for sampling based upon BS 8552.

Details of the number and locations for final samples to be taken based upon system size and complexity.
- Alterations to limits that are acceptable in newly cleaned systems include: Soluble Iron – reduced from 5mg/lt to 3mg/ltTotal Iron – reduced from 15mg/lt to 6mg/ltTotal Copper – an additional parameter, maximum 1mg/ltSettlable Solids – increased in terminal units from 30mg/lt as suspended solids to 45 mg/lt

A new section of monitoring systems from completion of water treatment to PC including two weekly sampling. The number and location of samples, the parameters including NRB testing, and the use of graphical interpretation of results.

The specified period of this testing procedure is a maximum of three months.

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For sales enquiries contact Steven Booth at Guardian Water Treatment on stevenb@gwtltd.com
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Important news from Guardian’s founder and CEO

gwt — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:03:46 +0000

Hello,

At Guardian we are passionate about supporting the communities within which we operate. To lead from the front I am pleased to announce that I am taking part in the London to Paris bike ride commencing on the 9th May 2012.

Unfortunately, on the spur of the moment I have decided to do this and, shall we say, I am not at the required fitness levels so I have a lot of work to do and need all the support and encouragement I can get!

The event is spread over 4 days and covers approximately 300 miles which equates to 75 miles a day.

I am self funding this event so every penny will be going to the charity.

Donating through this page is simple, quick and secure. It is the most efficient way to give – so every donation goes further – and if you are a UK taxpayer and give Gift Aid consent you will boost your donation.

Thank you for your support.

Mark.

Career Move? We want you to talk to us…

gwt — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:36:12 +0000

Guardian Air and Water Treatment is a local success story that’s going places and we want you to join us on the next stage of our exciting journey.

We help to make sure that the country’s air and water supplies in workplaces, leisure, education and public venues are safe to use and help to enhance people’s experience when they are at work, rest and play.

Our success is based on solid engineering, good science, dedicated customer care and an ethical approach. We also like to stay at the leading edge and we are introducing new technologies to help improve sustainability, reduce energy costs and limit environmental concerns for our customers. It’s an exciting time to join us.

If you are from an engineering background, perhaps having worked in construction, building services, compliance or health and safety, engineering, building supplies, and are looking to develop into sales and management or maybe you have a technical or sales background and looking to ramp up your experience and earning potential, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking new internal sales staff to advise customers on the most appropriate actions following our laboratory-based water hygiene investigations and more field sales representatives to proactively source new clients (there are hundreds of thousands out there!). You would be selling to a diverse client base from the commercial sector in the City of London, to industrial, food and beverage and local authority clients for example and will be fully supported with the required technical and sales training and an industry leading client care and compliance system. You’ll be joining a strong team that is growing and expanding rapidly.

Contact Steven Booth in the first instance by email ensuring that you mark it for Steven Booth’s attention or call on 01268 287477

No agencies please

Compliance just got easier as control, reporting and certification are streamlined

gwt — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:03:18 +0000

Guardian air and water treatment has announced the completion of phase one of its investment in a unique upgraded data information portal for its clients. The online database, GuardianCare, provides seamless site-to-engineer-to-client up to the minute data, helping companies to comply with requirements for air and water hygiene. The technology is set to become the benchmark in the industry as the planned innovation is to continue to keep it at the leading edge.

With customer care at the heart of everything it does, GuardianCare offers clients a series of advantages such as:

Allows clients to view when contract visits are scheduled and completed
Clients can view all reports online
Any critical issues identified are communicated immediately
No delays in clients receiving paperwork
Completion and compliance certificates can be printed directly without delay
No need for paper log books
Access to a wide range of method statements and COSHH data sheets with easy print options via PDF files
Ease of reporting to both building managers and environmental health officers

Mark Hobson from Guardian explained: ‘This major investment is all about giving our clients a competitive advantage and total peace of mind. When it comes to best practice and compliance in air and water treatment and hygiene nothing can be left to chance and our mission is to provide the most robust systems and ease of access to critical data so that management can always make informed decisions.’

Local company comes to rescue of charity that helps young people to enjoy a better childhood

pedalo — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:57:33 +0000

Basildon based Guardian Air and Water Treatment knew exactly what to do when leading charity Kids Company needed a van for its work with vulnerable children – donate one!

At a ceremony in London, Guardian’s CEO Mark Hobson presented one of the company’s vans that had reached the end of its commercial life but has years of service left in it – just what the charity needed to ferry flatpack furniture to the homes of children who are often acting as the ‘adult’ in their family by caring for their parents and siblings.. Kids Company works with corporate volunteers to give the kids the kind of personal space they have only ever dreamt of, such as a new, clean and tidy bedroom.

The van was donated as part of Guardian’s ‘Young Guardians’ initiative which aims to help children who are young carers to have some time just being children, away from the pressures of having to shop, cook, clean and look after family members despite being children themselves. Mark Hobson from Guardian said: ‘I am thrilled that we are able to make a big difference with a small gesture. Our staff are passionate about our Young Guardian’s programme and are currently planning a charity quiz night to support more children. Kids Company do such vital work and to think that even one child might be able to cope better or even just smile a bit more because they have their own clean space to escape to and rest and play in, makes us all very happy indeed.’

Neera Dhingra from Kids Company said: ‘We are so very grateful for this wonderful donation which will make a real difference to our ability to get the job done. The generosity of amazing people like this enables us to support over 14,000 children and young people who are often struggling through their childhoods with little or no help. Thank you with all our heart.”