In the May 2025 issue of IHEEM’s Health Estate Journal, Peter Gunn of the Water Hygiene Centre shared timely insights on the evolving priorities for water safety in private healthcare. His article, “Priorities for Water Safety in Private Healthcare,” presents a clear framework for minimising the risks of Legionella in a wide variety of healthcare settings — from single outpatient clinics to multi-site private hospitals.
At Trovex, we welcome this continued focus on water safety. It aligns with our own commitment to supporting safer healthcare environments through hygienic, durable, and easy-to-clean product solutions. We believe that creating safer water systems goes hand-in-hand with designing spaces that actively reduce infection risk through intelligent, compliant materials and finishes.
Translating guidance into practical design
The article sets out a concise checklist drawn from HTM 04-01 and ACoP L8 — covering essentials like risk assessment, temperature control, and the need for competent ‘Responsible Persons’. While these measures are non-negotiable, their successful implementation depends heavily on the physical environment. That’s where Trovex products come into play.Whether in a new-build facility or a retrofit upgrade, we help private healthcare providers translate guidance into action through thoughtful design. Our Trovex product family spans a range of hygienic solutions — including IPS units, wall cladding, and washroom systems — all designed with infection prevention and water safety in mind.
Every product we offer shares the same core strengths:
- Hygienic finish: Our surfaces are non-porous, smooth and resistant to microbial growth — helping eliminate risk zones in wet environments.
- Ease of cleaning: Fast, effective cleaning routines are critical in maintaining compliance, and our systems are built to support consistent hygiene protocols.
- Durability: Withstanding high-frequency cleaning, temperature changes and years of use — all while maintaining performance and appearance.
Supporting safer systems
For private facilities managing smaller estates with leaner teams, implementing water safety best practices can be a logistical challenge. As Gunn notes, roles and responsibilities are often spread across multiple stakeholders — from landlords to site managers.Trovex simplifies this complexity through:
- Pre-plumbed IPS units that support regular flushing and easy maintenance access.
- Seamless hygienic wall cladding that integrates behind basins and outlets to eliminate joints and hard-to-clean areas.
- Configurable washroom and changing area solutions that comply with HTM standards while supporting robust infection control strategies.
Collaboration is key
As the article rightly points out, Legionella awareness has existed for decades — but consistent implementation still lags behind in many settings. That’s why at Trovex, we don’t just supply products. We collaborate closely with estates managers, infection control teams, architects and specifiers to ensure our solutions support real-world workflows and Water Safety Plans.We regularly provide:
- Technical datasheets
- Installation guidance to support maintenance access
- Bespoke configurations tailored to challenging spaces
Because our entire range is based around one hygienic finish, we offer consistency across multiple environments — from clinical spaces to patient washrooms — reducing risk while enhancing visual continuity and care quality.
Gunn’s article is a powerful reminder that water safety is never a tick-box exercise — it’s an ongoing commitment that depends on both competent people and smart environments. At Trovex, we’re proud to be part of the solution: delivering hygienic, durable, and practical products that make safer healthcare spaces possible.
If you’d like to learn more about how Trovex can support your estate’s water safety goals, speak to our team today — and let’s build environments that protect patients, staff, and reputations alike.
