Private Water Supply Services

Private drinking water supplies are water supplies which are not provided by the statutory water undertaker (mains water), but are the responsibility of their owners and users. Private supplies can be from a borehole, spring, well or originate from ground run-off. Each supply requires its own unique protection and treatment. The quality of private water supplies can be variable. Some have adequate treatment and are well managed, but others present a risk to health due to the quality of the water or vulnerability of the supply to contamination. Section 77 of the Water Industry Act 1991 requires a local authority to keep itself informed about the wholesomeness…

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