UK Statutory Instrument
2016
United Kingdom
The Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016
These Regulations, which apply in England, 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 revoke and replace the Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3101).
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Schedules
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Frequency of sampling for Group A parameters
Monitoring for Group B parameters
Frequency of sampling for Group B parameters
Variation of monitoring requirements
Samples: general
Analysing samples
Authorisation of alternative methods of analysis
Sampling and analysis by persons other than local authorities
Monitoring for compliance with the ID
Screening for certain radionuclides, or screening for an individual radionuclide
Screening strategies for gross alpha activity and gross beta activity
Calculation of the ID
Performance characteristics and methods of analysis
Initial records
Additional records
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Persons liable to pay
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Citation, commencement and application
Interpretation
Scope
Wholesomeness
Use of products or substances in private supplies and disinfection arrangements
Requirement to carry out a risk assessment
Monitoring
Further distribution of supplies from water undertakers or water supply licensees
Large supplies and supplies as part of a commercial or public activity
Other private supplies
Monitoring for radioactive substances
Sampling and analysis
New supplies
Records
Provision of information
Investigations
Authorisations of different standards
Notices
Appeals
Penalties
Fees
Reporting
Review
Revocations
Transitional provisions
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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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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