UK Statutory Instrument
2016
England and Wales
The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016
These Regulations supplement Chapter III of the Water Industry Act 1991 (c.56) (water supply). They also transpose requirements of Council Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ No L 330, 5.12.1998, p 32) and Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption (OJ No L 296, 7.11.2013, p 12). They are primarily concerned with the quality of water supplied in England by water undertakers and licensed water suppliers for domestic or food production purposes and with arrangements for the publication of information about water quality. They revoke and replace the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3184). Show full description Show less
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What this Act requires
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Schedules
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Screening for certain radionuclides or for an individual radionuclide
Screening strategies for gross alpha activity and gross beta activity
Calculation of the ID
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Citation, commencement and application
Interpretation
Water supply zones
Wholesomeness
Interpretation and application of Part 4
Monitoring: general provisions
Sampling points
Authorisation of supply points
Numbers of samples
Sampling: further provisions
Interpretation of Part 5
Sampling for particular substances and parameters
Sampling at treatment works
Sampling at service reservoirs
Sampling: new sources
Collection and analysis of samples
Drinking water abstraction points: monitoring sites
Investigations: Schedule 1 parameters
Investigations: indicator parameters
Action by the Secretary of State
Failure attributable to domestic distribution system where water is supplied to the public
Authorisation of temporary supply of water that is not wholesome
Authorisations: terms and conditions
Publicity for authorisations
Revocation and variation of authorisations
Disinfection and other treatment arrangements
Risk assessment
Procedure following risk assessment and prohibition of supply
Water treatment to minimise contamination from pipes
Replacement of lead pipes
Application and introduction of substances and products
Use of processes
Offences
Maintenance of records
Provision of information
Application and interpretation of this Part
Duties of local authorities: supplementary provision
Contraventions by relevant suppliers
Review
Reporting
Amendments and revocations
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Ofwat
PrimaryWater Services Regulation Authority
Economic regulator for the water and sewerage sectors in England and Wales. Sets price limits, monitors service quality, and enforces environmental duties. …
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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