AC1.3 Water Supply in the UK

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

• 97%

• 90%

• 85%

• 80%

How many water companies provide the mains cold water supply in the UK?

• 22

• 15

• 30

• 10

What two pieces of UK legislation does the Water Act 2003 combine?

• The Water Industry Act 1991 and the Water Resources Act 1991

• The Water Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1991

• The Water Resources Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1991

• The Water Industry Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1991

What agency enforces the Water Act 2003?

• The Environmental Protection Agency

• The Environment Agency

• The Water Regulation Authority

• The UK Water Agency

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

• The Water Resources Act 1963

• The Water Industry Act 1991

• The Clean Water Act 1972

• The Environmental Protection Act 1990

What does the Water Industry Act 1991 define in relation to private water supplies?

• The quality standards for water

• The pricing of water supplies

• The powers and responsibilities of local authorities

• The international water trade agreements

Who is responsible for the supply of wholesome water to the majority of consumers in the UK?

• Local Government

• Water Undertakers

• Environmental Agencies

• Private Companies

Under which section of the Water Industry Act 1991 must water be fit for human consumption?

• Section 45

• Section 67

• Section 89

• Section 102

Where does the responsibility of UK water authorities end?

• At the internal stop tap

• At the external (boundary) stop tap

• At the water meter

• At the property entrance

Who is responsible for the water supply after the external stop tap?

• The local council

• The water authorities

• The owner of the property or the plumber

• The government