Private water supplies

A private water supply is normally one that is not provided by a water company. It may supply only one house, with little or no treatment or it may be a large system with chemical and physical treatment supplying properties and/or businesses through a large network of pipes. Water is normally sourced from springs, streams, boreholes, wells or ponds all of which may be polluted with chemicals, bacteria and other health-threatening agents.

In the UK, the law governing the use of private supplies is defined in:

         England:    The Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009
      Scotland:   The Private Water Supplies Regulations (Scotland) 2006
      Wales:      The Private Water Supplies Regulations (Wales) 2010

The owner of a private water supply is responsible for its treatment and for ensuring that the water supplied meets the requirements of the relevant Regulations. If that is “you” and if you have problems with your system or concerns about the new legislation, including how to carry out the necessary Risk Assessment, then we can help.

Our experience with water treatment systems dates from 1979. We can provide detailed technical consultancy, delivering completely impartial advice regarding available options to solve your problems.