Legislation

Drinking water providers may refer to the Circular on Provision of Drinking Water on their responsibilities. 

For assessment of the quality of water suitable for drinking, SFA has also issued guidelines, which can be assessed here.

Certain categories of drinking water providers (e.g. those which produce drinking water) are required to prepare water sampling and safety plans in accordance with the Code of Practice on Drinking Water Sampling and Safety Plans

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