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Information Letters for public water supplies

Last updated: 25 April 2012

This page contains information letters issued to NI Water since January 2010 regarding drinking water regulations and guidance.

2012

Information Letter 03/12 (.PDF 116Kb)Opens in new window.
This letter informs NI Water of the publication of the Drinking Water inspectorate's prosecution policy.

Information Letter 02/12 (PDF 1Mb)Opens in new window.
This letter informs NI Water of new updated guidance on the notification of events associated with Regulation 33 (6 and 7), and of changes to the Inspectorate's process for the assessment of drinking water quality events.

Information Letter 01/12 (.PDF 1.9MbOpens in new window.
Drinking Water Inspectorate's information requirements and technical audit programme for 2012.

2011

Information Letter 01/11 (PDF 149Kb)Opens in new window.
Drinking Water Inspectorate's information requirements and technical audit programme for 2011.

2010

Information Letter 06/10 (.PDF 2Mb)Opens in new window.
This letter is to provide interim guidance to NI Water and other stakeholders on disinfection and other treatment arrangements - Regulation 26 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (as amended 2009 & 2010).

Information Letter 05/10 (.PDF 132Kb)Opens in new window.
The Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 and The Water Supply (Domestic Distribution Systems) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.

Information Letter 04/10 (.PDF 144Kb)Opens in new window.
Guidance on the information to be provided in initial and final reports on water quality events and other matters - Regulation 33 (6 and 7) of the Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009.

Information Letter 03/10 (.PDF 156Kb)Opens in new window.
Arrangements for Compliance with the Requirements of Regulation 27 and 28 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 [Drinking Water Safety Plans].

Information Letter 02/10 (.PDF 158Kb)Opens in new window.
Update Arrangements for the Application and Introduction of Substances and Products – Regulation 30 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009.

Information Letter 01/10 (.PDF 4.26Mb)Opens in new window.
Drinking Water Inspectorate's information requirements and technical audit programme for 2010.

Information Letters issued in 2008 & 2009 are also available to download.