Useful Links for Private Water Supplies
Helpful links to official guidance, drinking water regulations, local authorities and organisations relevant to private water supplies.
Drinking Water Inspectorate – Private Water Supplies
Main guidance hub for private water supplies in England and Wales, including consumer information, technical notes, legislation and annual reports.
DWI Private Water Supplies
DWI – Private Water Supply Legislation
Useful single page linking to the current England and Wales regulations and related legislation.
Private Water Supply Legislation
Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016
The actual legislation covering private water supplies in England.
England Regulations 2016
Private Water Supplies (Wales) Regulations 2017
Current Welsh private water supply regulations. The DWI legislation page links directly to these.
Wales Regulations 2017
Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017
The Scottish regulations relevant to private supplies.
Scotland Private Supply Regulations
DWI – Guide for Private Supply Owners & Users
Good plain-English guidance explaining what a PWS is, responsibilities and how local authorities regulate them.
Guide for Private Supply Owners & Users
DWI – Types of Private Water Supplies
Useful explanation of Regulation 8, Regulation 9 and other supply categories in England.
Types of Private Supplies
DWI – Protection of Drinking Water Sources
Useful information on groundwater, surface-water sources, catchment risks and abstraction issues.
Protection of Drinking Water Sources
Private water supplies are regulated locally. For property-specific advice, testing requirements or risk assessments, contact the Environmental Health team at the local authority responsible for the property.
Need Help With Your Private Water Supply?
If you need help understanding your water quality, treatment options or private water supply requirements, speak to the JN Environmental team.