Why are private water supplies monitored so closely?
Private water supplies can pose a threat to health unless they are properly protected and treated. They can become contaminated with bacteria, protozoa, and parasites. These are not necessarily harmful, but there is a chance that the supply could be infected with contaminants that are dangerous to some people. Private supplies are more likely to be contaminated because they are more vulnerable to contamination, and are not treated to the same standard as public supplies.
Private water supplies can pose a threat to health unless they are properly protected and treated. They can become contaminated with bacteria, protozoa, and parasites. These are not necessarily harmful, but there is a chance that the supply could be infected with contaminants that are dangerous to some people. Private supplies are more likely to be contaminated because they are more vulnerable to infection, and are not treated to the same standard as public supplies. How can I keep my supply safe? All parts of your supply should be inspected regularly to check that it is in good working order, and has not been interfered with or damaged. Supplies from springs, wells and boreholes – check source is adequately protected to stop surface water getting into your supply. Supplies from streams, rivers, lakes or ponds – the collection arrangement should include a settlement pond to allow larger particles to settle out before water flows into the supply. The collection arrangement should also i
