The secretaries of state for england and the welsh assembly place a duty of enforcement on water suppliers. Code of practice on enforcement of the water supply water. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance note 5. What are the water supply water fittings regulations and. The extension or alteration of a water system on any premises other than a house 2. In exercise of the powers conferred on the minister responsible for water by section 107 of the water statute, 1995, these regulations are made this 7th day of april, 1997.
Consumers are confident that their water is safe to drink. It also includes detailed water industry guidance and interpretations. These regulations replaced and revoked our water byelaws. Protection of plastic pipes from petroleum products 6. This applies to systems in all types of premises including properties that use a private water supply and have a mains backup provided by water companies. Bristol water plc code of practice on enforcement of the. The water resources regulations, 1998 under section 107 athe water statute, 1995. Kit contains interactive cd utility performance information is an important component of effective regulation, whether in the context of privatesector participation or for use by regulators and the.
The water supply water fittings regulations 1999 prevent the waste, undue consumption, misuse, contamination and erroneous measurement of the water supply. View a copy of the regulations and the amendment to water supply water fittings regulations 1999. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance note 3. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 8 internal pipework fixing of water fittings schedule 2 4. Version 2 november 2019 where a supply of drinking water derived from a private supply that is offered for human consumption to the general publictourists as part of a heritage attraction e. Information note on regulation 3 the private water supplies regulations 2016 as amended. The water supply water fittings regulations 1999 lws interpretations of regulations relating to domestic and commercial irrigation installations general the old water bylaws are no longer in force as of 1st july 1999 and the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 are the current standards. Under the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 untreated water taken from its natural state is regarded as a potential fluid category 5 risk to the public water supply. Water supply authorities water restrictions regulation 1999. They prevent water contamination, misuse, waste and excessive consumption and safeguard against wrong usage readings.
The decision to add fluoride to a water supply is made by local or state governments. Customers of any public water system be provided with an adequate supply of safe, potable drinking water. Equally all water pipes and fittings that have been used to convey and store raw water are regarded as contaminated in the same manner. The water supply water fittings regulations 1999 as amended make provision for preventing the waste, misuse, undue consumption, contamination and erroneous measurement of water supplied by water undertakers. The water supply watermark water fittings regulations 1999. These regulations make provision for preventing contamination and waste of water supplied by a water undertaker. Requirements for water fittings see regulation 43 this information has been taken from content first published on the internet by defra or its predecessors on 22 december 1999. The following is designed to give an overview of the changes made from the water supply byelaws guide to the water supply regulations 1999 water regulations. Public water system supervision program water supply guidance manual epa periodically issues memorandums which clarify drinking water policies and regulations. These regulations may be cited as the water resources regulations. Water networks water supply water fittings regulations.
On 1 july 1999 southern water and all other water suppliers in england and wales began enforcing the regulations of the secretaries of state of england and wales, or the regulator as referred to in the regulations. The water regulations guide includes the text of the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 and scottish water byelaws 2000. They do not apply to certain water fittings in connection with water supplied for nondomestic purposes, or to water fittings lawfully installed before 1st july 1999. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 information guidance sheet 1 1.
Regulation 5 notification form water supply water fittings regulations 1999 contact details table operations where notification is required 1. Owners and occupiers of premises that are, or will be, connected to the public. Subject to paragraph 2, any person who proposes to install a water fitting in connection with any of the operations listed in the table below a shall give notice to the water undertaker that he proposes to begin work. Transportation, water and urban development department. Test a the whole system under examination is subjected to the test pressure 1. In england and wales these requirements are dealt with by the water industry water regulations advisory scheme wras under the water supply water fittings regulations 1999.
Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 5 external pipework outside tap schedule 2. The water supply water fittings regulations 1999 protect public health by setting out requirements for plumbing systems, safeguarding our drinking water. Water supply authorities water restrictions regulation 1999 under the water supply authorities act 1987 his excellency the governor, with the advice of the executive council, has made the following regulation under the water supply authorities act 1987. British standards for chemicals used for treatment of water 3. Public water system supervision program water supply. The ugandan water supply and sanitation sector made substantial progress in urban areas from the mid1990s until at least 2006, with substantial increases in coverage as well as in operational and commercial performance pages 34 sector reforms from 1998 to 2003 included the commercialization and modernization of the national water and sewerage corporation nwsc operating in cities and. The extension or alterations of a water system on any premises other than a house. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance document relating to schedule 1. Very small water system operators guidebook to preparing. The regulations also specify the appropriate quality and standard that materials must comply with. Fluoridation of drinking water to prevent dental caries, morbidity and mortality weekly report, vol. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 information. Notification of plumbing works in accordance with regulations 5 of the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 1.
On the 1st july 1999 the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 were introduced. Further information and advice about water softeners can be found on the water regulations advisory service website. Canberra sewerage and water supply regulations amendment. We also provide other publications, most of which are free to download. Bpec water supply water fittings regulations 1999 course information sheet 0 introduction a 1 day course for experienced plumbers who want to become approved contractors under the watersafe scheme. Since 1 july 1999 in england and wales, all plumbing systems, water fittings and equipment supplied, or to be supplied, with water from the public water supply come under these regulations. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance note 3 guidance note 3 pressure testing of new supplies rev4. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance note 4. These requirements are defined within the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 the regulations. Coming into force 1st july 1999 the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 part i preliminary 1. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance note 4 guidance note 4 1 disinfection of new supplies rev 6. Principal regulations in these regulations, principal regulations means the canberra sewerage and water supply regulations.
Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance note 6. An important consideration of the regulations is backflow prevention. Water regulations, northumbrian water limited, leat house, washington, ne38 8lb water regulations dept. Softeners should be fitted after the drinking water tap and comply with the requirements of the water supply water fittings regulations 1999.
The erection of a building or other structure, not being a pond or 1. Wras publishes the water regulations guide, which includes the text of the water supply water fittings regulations 1999 and scottish byelaws, with detailed water industry guidance and interpretations. The water supply water fittings regulations 1999 how to use this booklet this booklet is designed to provide. Compliance with the regulations has the benefit of helping customers to manage costs, reducing environmental impacts and supporting compliance with health and safety legislation. Very small water system operators guidebook to preparing for certification prepared by. European council directive 9883ec of 3 november 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption. Approved products for use in the uks public water supply. These policy memos have been collected into a water supply guidance wsg manual which is made available to states and public water systems to assist in implementation of the safe. Industry best practice ibp document for marine water facilities inland and coastal pdf see more info on the regulations on the wras website. Water supply water fittings regulations 1999 guidance note 6 6 guidance notes 6 2supply pipe installationupdated 12. Installing, modifying and maintaining domestic plumbing.
Water regulations guide the water regulations guide is the successor to the popular water supply byelaws guide and includes the full text of the water supply water fittings regulations and scottish water byelaws, the detr defra guidance clauses and water industry recommendations and interpretations. How can i make sure i comply with water regulations. The water supply water fittings regulations and scottish water byelaws play an important role in protecting public health, safeguarding water supplies and promoting the efficient use of water within customers premises across the uk. The guide also includes many clearly illustrated drawings in full colour. Title water and sewer systems of the king county code is hereby enacted to be consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan in accordance with rcw 36. Also suitable for others who inspect or design plumbing installations for compliance with the current water regulations. They should be maintained in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Sealing off redundant pipes diagrams reproduced courtesy of wras from the water. In scotland there are dealt with by scottish waters water byelaws 2004. Building water standpipes should be constructed as shown in this diagram they must be protected against frost and vandalism standpipes must also be sited in positions where they will not be subjected to mechanical damage by vehicles and plant water supply water fittings regulations 1999 information guidance sheet 4 17.