A private drinking water supply is any water not supplied by a water company. A private drinking water supply could come from a borehole, spring or well.
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A public drinking water supply is the most common supply. It is a mains water supply and in the East Riding of Yorkshire this is supplied by Yorkshire Water.
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Should I notify you that I have a private drinking water supply?
Yes - the Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009 apply to all private water supplies. The food services team should be contacted directly for more information on this. View contact details.
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This depends on the volume and usage of the supply. Water supplies used for irrigation purposes do not need to be sampled.
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Yes there is a charge for private drinking water sampling. The charge for sampling depends on the type of supply that is being sampled. The total charge is also dependent on whether the supply needs to be risk assessed and whether any investigation work needs to be undertaken in response to unsatisfactory results. Any charges involved will be fully explained at the time of sampling.
A summary of private drinking water charges can be viewed in the document below:
Private Drinking Water - Sampling Charges (pdf 10kb opens in new window)
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How do I make sure my private water supply is safe to drink?
Having the water sampled will provide an assessment as to whether the water is safe to drink. Various treatment methods for private drinking water are available. Please contact a member of the food services team for further information.
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Who do I contact about private water supplies?
Further information on private drinking water sampling costs, methods, details and treatments can be obtained from any of the following methods:
Email: food.services@eastriding.gov.uk
Telephone: (01482) 396301
Fax: (01482) 396102
In person: at a customer service centre. Find you nearest customer service centre.
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