Legislation, regulations, & responsibilities
Water safety legislation is a complex topic, and it can be a challenge to ensure you know what is required of you. The team at Watercare Systems Ltd can provide guidance and assistance with the relevant legislation, helping to make it simple. To get help with water safety legislation, call our Barnstaple office today.
Here to help you with decades of expertise
Watercare Systems Ltd has been working with water treatment since 1992, and we’ve developed a thorough and in-depth understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that apply to this field. All water intended for human consumption is governed by strict rules and regulations, and it’s vital that you ensure your supply is in compliance with these. We can carry out the necessary risk assessments for your water supply, as well as any necessary sampling and analysis. We can then provide you with effective water treatment solutions, supplying and installing everything you need at a competitive price.
Many Acts of Parliament apply to the supply of drinking water – defined as water used for domestic purposes; drinking, food preparation, washing – and failing to comply with these Acts can lead to prosecution. If you are a site owner, you have a legal obligation to ensure that the drinking water will not cause harm. To ensure a safe drinking water supply The Private Water Regulations Act (2016) sets out maximum prescribed concentrations or values for chemical and microbiological parameters. These regulations cover all water supplies intended for human consumption.
What counts as “water intended for human consumption”?
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All water either in its original state or after treatment, intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation or other domestic purposes, regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network, from a tanker, or in bottles or containers.
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All water used in any food production undertaking for the manufacture, processing, preservation or marketing of products or substances intended for human consumption.
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