Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999

Arrangement

The Regulations are divided into three parts and a further 3 Schedules are attached

Parts

Part I defines terms used and defines the scope of the regulations.

Part II specifies the requirements for water fittings; restrictions on the installation of water fittings; certification to be issued and notifications to be given.

Part III deals with enforcement, penalties, tests and disputes.

Schedules

Schedule 1 categorizes water into five different levels fluid categories for wholesomeness, while schedule 2 provides further explanation of terms used within the body of the regulations. Schedule 3 revokes previous water byelaws.

Fluid category 1

Wholesome water supplied by a water undertaker and complying with the requirements of regulations made under section 67 of the Water Industry Act 1991.

Fluid category 2

Water in fluid category 1 whose aesthetic quality is impaired owing to-

a) a change in its temperature, orb) the presence of substances or organisms causing a change in its taste, odour or appearance, including water in a hot water distribution system.

Fluid category 3

Fluid which represents a slight health hazard because of the concentration of substances of low toxicity, including any fluid which contains-

a) ethylene glycol, copper sulphate solution or similar chemical additives, orb) sodium hypochlorite (common disinfectants).

Fluid category 4

Fluid which represents a significant health hazard because of the concentration of toxic substances, including any fluid which contains-

a) chemical, carcinogenic substances or pesticides (including insecticides and herbicides), orb) environmental organisms of potential health significance.

Fluid category 5

Fluid representing a serious health hazard because of the concentration of pathogenic organisms, radioactive or very toxic substances, including any fluid which contains-

a) faecal material or other human waste;b) butchery or other animal waste; orc) pathogens from any other source.