WorksheetsWater Supply and Regulation in the UK
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What best describes the majority of water supplies to properties, that are not wells or boreholes ?
Water supplied by a water authority
Water supplied by a private company
Water supplied by a supermarket
Water supplied by a school
What does the Water Act 2003 deal with?
Regulation of water and sewerage companies
Regulation of food companies
Regulation of transportation services
Regulation of educational institutions
Who enforces the Water Industry Act 1991?
Environment Agency
Food Standards Agency
Transport Authority
Education Department
What are the two documents introduced by the UK Government to regulate water supplies in domestic buildings?
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and the Private Water Supplies Regulations 2016
The Water Act 2003 and the Water Conservation Act 2010
The Plumbing Standards Act 2005 and the Water Safety Act 2012
The Domestic Water Use Regulations 2008 and the Water Efficiency Act 2015
What is grey water?
Waste water from baths, showers, washing machines, dishwashers, and sinks
Water collected from rain
Water used for drinking
Water from rivers and lakes
How much water does each person in the UK use on average every day?
150 litres
100 litres
200 litres
50 litres
What are the three types of unwholesome water mentioned?
Grey water, rainwater harvesting, black water
Fresh water, salt water, distilled water
Tap water, bottled water, spring water
River water, lake water, ocean water
What is the main benefit of rainwater harvesting?
It increases water bills.
It saves a large volume of mains water.
It makes water taste better.
It uses more electricity.
Where are rainwater harvesters usually installed?
In the living room.
Beneath the ground or on the roof.
In the kitchen.
In the garage.
How much water can a typical four-bedroom house capture with a rainwater harvesting system?
1000 litres
2000 litres
5000 litres
7000 litres
What answer best explains the diagram shown ?
Grey water system supplying a washing machine
Grey water system feeding a WC
Grey water system used for irrigation
Grey water system supplying a dishwasher
