UK Water Regulations L3P1.U5.LO1.3p1

What percentage of properties in the UK are fed with water directly from the mains cold water supply?

• 99%

• 90%

• 97%

• 100%

Which piece of legislation introduced a series of changes to the regulation of the water industry across the UK?

• Water Act 2003

• Water Industry Act 1991

• Water Resources Act 1991

• Environment Agency Act

Who is responsible for regulating private water supplies?

• Water Undertaker

• Local authority

• Water companies

• Environment Agency

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

• Water Act 2003

• Water Resources Act 1991

• Water Industry Act 1991

• Environment Agency Act

What is the responsibility of the UK water authorities according to the Water Industry Act 1991?

• Clean and maintain water supply

• Collect and distribute water

• Ensure water is fit for human consumption

• Maintain water supply only

Who is responsible for the maintenance of the water supply from the external stop tap to the property?

• Local authority

• Plumber

• Owner of the property

• Water Undertaker

What are private water supplies?

• Supplies from river only

• Supplies from private source

• Supplies from Water Undertaker

• Supplies from well only

What is the responsibility of owners of private water supplies?

• Ensure water is not disinfected

• Ensure water quality is not tested regularly

• Ensure source is protected against contamination

• Do not install any equipment for maintaining water quality

Which legislation regulates how plumbing systems are installed and maintained in domestic buildings in the UK?

• Private Water Supply Regulations 2016

• Water Industry Act 1991

• Water Supply Regulations 1999

• Water Act 2003

What does DWI stand for?