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Dead Leg & Dead End Removal

Reduce stagnation risk within your water system with practical remedial works to remove redundant pipework, dead ends and unnecessary dead legs.

When should dead legs and dead ends be removed?

Dead legs and dead ends can allow water to remain stagnant within a system, creating conditions that may increase the risk of microbial growth.

A dead end is a redundant section of pipework closed at one end where water does not flow through, while a dead leg is pipework serving an outlet that is unused or only used infrequently. HSE guidance recommends removing dead ends and, where reasonably practicable, removing dead legs or managing the risk through regular use and flushing.

Remedial works may be recommended following a Legionella risk assessment, system inspection or changes to the building or water system. BrodexTrident can review the affected pipework and carry out practical alterations to reduce stagnation and improve ongoing water hygiene management.

Why choose BrodexTrident?

Water hygiene-focused remedial works

We understand the water hygiene risks associated with redundant or infrequently used pipework, including stagnation and reduced water turnover within the system.

Practical site-based recommendations

Our engineers can review the existing pipework arrangement and recommend practical remedial works based on system layout, accessibility, usage and the findings of your Legionella risk assessment.

Support with ongoing compliance

Remedial works are completed with future water hygiene management in mind, helping to reduce unnecessary stagnation risks and support an effective control scheme.

What's included?

Removal of redundant pipework

We can remove redundant sections of pipework and dead ends that are no longer required, cutting back pipework as close as reasonably practicable to the live system.

Removal or alteration of dead legs

Where little-used or unused outlets create unnecessary dead legs, we can remove or alter the associated pipework where appropriate to reduce stagnation risk.

Reconfiguration of existing pipework

Where the current layout contributes to poor water turnover or unnecessary pipe runs, we can reconfigure sections of pipework to improve flow and support ongoing water hygiene management.

Need dead legs or dead ends removing from your water system?

If a Legionella risk assessment or site inspection has identified redundant pipework, dead ends or unnecessary dead legs, BrodexTrident can assess the required works and provide a practical remedial solution.
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Dead Leg and Dead End Removal FAQS:

What is the difference between a dead leg and a dead end?

A dead end is a section of pipework that has been capped or closed and no longer supplies an outlet, meaning water can remain stagnant within the pipe.

A dead leg is pipework that still supplies an outlet but receives little or not regular water movement because the outlet is rarely used. Both can contribute to stagnation within a water system and may require corrective action. 

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