WorksheetsCold Water Systems Quiz L2 2.8 part1 LO
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
