The Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009 (revoked)
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What this Act requires
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Part 1 — Water standards
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Scope
Exemptions
Wholesomeness
Use of products or substances in private supplies
Requirement to carry out a risk assessment
Part 2 — Monitoring
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Monitoring
Further distribution of supplies from water undertakers or licensed water suppliers
Large supplies and supplies to commercial or public premises
Other private supplies
Sampling and analysis
Maintenance of records
Notification of information
Part 3 — Action in the event of failure
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Provision of information
Investigation
Procedure following investigation
Authorisations of different standards
Part 4 — Notice procedure
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Notices
Appeals
Penalties
Part 5 — Miscellaneous
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Fees
Revocation
Schedules
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Sampling
Frequency of sampling
Sampling
Frequency of sampling
Samples: general
Analysing samples
Authorisation of alternative methods of analysis
Sampling and analysis by persons other than local authorities
Initial records
Additional records
Fee
Persons liable to pay
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Drinking Water Inspectorate
Regulates drinking water quality in England and Wales. Audits water companies, investigates water quality incidents, and approves products and substances used in …
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Made under
Water Industry Act 1991 1991 Primary Act
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