Water Testing & Compliance Services
HSS provides potable water testing, Legionella program support, environmental sampling, and compliance documentation for healthcare facilities, research environments, and institutional campuses.
We help organizations maintain safe water systems, manage microbial risk, and meet regulatory and accrediting requirements. As a Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HSS supports VA Medical Centers, DoD hospitals, academic medical systems, and public and private healthcare networks nationwide.
Core Water Testing Services
Potable & Domestic Water System Testing
- Legionella spp. culture and molecular testing
- Total coliforms, E. coli, pseudomonas, HPC
- Metal, corrosion, pH, and disinfectant residual evaluation
- Fixture & distribution system sampling strategies
- ISO 17025 accredited laboratory analysis
Cooling Tower & Building Water System Assessment
- Tower basin and drift control inspection
- Biofilm presence assessment
- Biocide/control program review
- Equipment & piping condition evaluation
High-Risk Area & Healthcare-Critical Testing
- Patient care and specialty unit distribution points
- Dialysis water systems and equipment
- Sterile processing and decontamination equipment feeds
- Oncology and immunocompromised treatment spaces
Legionella Risk Management & Compliance Support
HSS supports the full cycle of Legionella compliance — from initial water management plan development through ongoing monitoring, audit documentation, and post-remediation clearance testing.
Water Management Plans (WMP)
- Development, review, and update of ASHRAE 188 compliant plans
- On-site system mapping and critical control point identification
- Risk assessment of building water systems and distribution networks
- Monitoring schedules, control limits, and corrective action protocols
- Team roles, responsibilities, and communication procedures
- Validation and verification procedures for ongoing compliance
Program Audits & Documentation
- Trend analysis and response action guidance
- Remediation verification testing after disinfection or system correction
- VA/VHA Directive Legionella Requirements
- ASHRAE 188 & CDC Toolkit
- CMS QSO-17-30
- Joint Commission Environment of Care Standards
Reporting & Interpretation
Every project includes clear, authoritative documentation. No unclear lab dumps. No unsupported recommendations.
Clear test result summaries
Pass/fail interpretation tied to recognized action thresholds
Practical next-step guidance for facility teams
Documentation suitable for internal QA, external audit, and regulatory survey
Organizations We Serve
Why Work With HSS
Healthcare-Experienced Environmental Specialists
Testing and recommendations tailored to patient-care environments.
Accredited Laboratory Partnerships
Defensible results suitable for regulatory review.
Clear, Actionable Reporting
Guidance that facilities, infection control, and engineering can use immediately.
SDVOSB Nationwide Support
Meets federal contracting and subcontracting participation goals.
SDVOSB Certified
Service-Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business — meets VA / DoD set-aside & subcontracting requirements
Ready to Schedule Water Testing for Your Facility?
Contact our team to discuss your water system risks and compliance needs.