School Water Hygiene Checklist for Site Managers

Schools have predictable holidays but unpredictable water use, so flushing and restart planning are central to water hygiene control.

Identify science rooms, sports showers, kitchens, external taps, staff areas, little-used classrooms, and any tanks or calorifiers in the risk assessment.

Before pupils return after a break, check flushing records, hot and cold temperatures, shower cleaning, outstanding remedials, and any areas that were closed or refurbished.

Site teams need straightforward records with outlet names that match the building, not generic forms that are impossible to follow during a busy term.

Choose contractors who understand safeguarding, school access windows, and the need to explain issues clearly to business managers and governors.