Cold Water Systems Quiz L2 2.8 part1 LO

Which legislation governs the appointment, licencing and regulation of water and sewage companies in the UK?

• Building Regulations Approved Document G

• The Private Water Supply Regulations 2016

• The Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999

• The Water Act 2003

What is the primary national legislation for all water supplies in England and Wales?

• Building Regulations Approved Document G

• The Private Water Supply Regulations 2016

• The Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999

• The Water Act 2003

Which regulations ensure that water supplied from a private source is safe for people to drink?

• Building Regulations Approved Document G

• The Water Act 2003

• The Private Water Supply Regulations 2016

• The Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999

What is the duty of every member state in the EU Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC?

• To ensure water is free from micro-organisms and parasites

• To regulate water charges made by Water Companies

• To conduct risk assessment on private water supplies

• To provide monitoring data to the Drinking Water Inspectorate

Which part of the Building Regulations deals with the provision of water of a suitable quality to sanitary appliances fitted with a flushing device?

• G1 – Cold Water Supply

• G2 – Water Efficiency

• G3 – Hot Water Supply and Systems

• G4 – Sanitary Conveniences and Washing Facilities

What is the purpose of the Water Supply (water fittings) Regulations 1999?

• To regulate water charges made by Water Companies

• To conduct risk assessment on private water supplies

• To prevent contamination of water

• To ensure water is free from micro-organisms and parasites

Who enforces the obligations of Water Companies and licenced water suppliers to supply water that is fit for human consumption?

• The Drinking Water Inspectorate

• The Environment Agency

• Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

• OFWAT

What is the scope of the Private Water Supply Regulations 2016?

• All of the above

• Small supplies serving two or more domestic properties

• Single property supplies for domestic purposes only

• Large supplies serving commercial and public buildings

What is the minimum acceptable concentration of potential contaminants in drinking water according to the EU Drinking Water Directive 98/83/EC?

• Water must be free from any substances which constitute a potential danger to human health

• Water must be free from any substances which constitute a potential danger to animal health

• Water must be free from any substances which constitute a potential danger to plant health

• Water must be free from any micro-organisms and parasites

What does the Water Industry Act 1991 define the powers and responsibilities of?

• The Drinking Water Inspectorate

• The Environment Agency

• Water and sewage companies

• Local authorities in relation to private water supplies