Decision details

Approval to engage a consultant to carry our duties under Private Water Supplies Regulations

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Operations

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Private Water Supplies Regulations 2016 and 2018 Amendment Regulations cover all private water supplies and private distribution systems. They require local authorities to safeguard public health by ensuring that supplies are safe to drink by risk assessment and regular sampling. Costs up to specified maximums can be recovered by the local authority for some of the regulatory tasks.

Publication date: 02/11/2023

Date of decision: 30/10/2023

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