Technical guidance for private water supplies

Technical guidance on issues relating to private water supplies can be obtained in:

Private Water Supplies Technical Manual.

Practical guidance on sampling of private water supplies is available in:

Private Water Supplies Sampling Manual - A Field Guide (.PDF 720Kb).

Drinking Water and Health: a guide for public and environmental health professionals and for those in the water industry in Northern Ireland (.PDF 1.8Mb) sets out the roles and responsibilities of professionals and organisations in Northern Ireland with a role in drinking water safety. It also provides protocols and guidance on handling a range of scenarios. The intention is that this guidance will be a ‘living document’ that will be regularly reviewed and updated. Please submit comments / amendments for consideration to Dr Brian Smyth at the Public Health Agency (email brian.smyth@hscni.net).