You must tell the Council in writing, if you have a cooling tower or evaporative condenser, unless

  • it contains no water that's exposed to air
  • its water supply is not connected
  • its electrical supply is not connected

To register a device, download and complete the registration form, sending it to the address on the form.

You must also notify the Local Authority in writing of any changes or if the device is decommissioned.

For further advice: Contact us using this Online form

Further Information:

The Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condenser Regulations 1992
Approved Code of Practice and Guidance - Legionnaires' disease - the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems.
Evaporative cooling systems
Legionella and legionnaire's' disease