Dŵr Cymru
How to restore your drinking water system following Covid-19 Lockdown
Guidance has been issued by Dwr Cymru on how to restore the quality of drinking water in buildings that are about to be re-opened after a period of reduced activity during lockdown:
More information can be found here.
This guidance document lists the key steps that building managers and others will need to take to reduce the risk associated with drinking water that has been standing in pipework. It is not an exhaustive list and cannot address building specific risks or issues. Therefore, we strongly recommend that the WaterUK Briefing Note is referred to as it contains links to useful guidance and documents issued by regulators and others including specialist organisations that address the issue of legionella in hot and cold water services.
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Information Sheet: Microplastics in Drinking Water
This information sheet summarises key findings, recommendations and conclusions from the WHO technical report: Microplastics in drinking-water (WHO, 2019).
More information can be found here.
Welsh Government
Consultation - Brexit and Our Land: Securing the future of Welsh farming
This paper explains the basis on which the Welsh Government proposes to continue to support farmers after Brexit. It outlines proposals for a planned, multi-year transition and seeks views and ideas on how the specific schemes that will deliver the support should be designed. The consultation will run from 10th July to 30th October and can be accesses through the Welsh Gov website.
More information can be found here.
DWI
Private Water Supplies
The inspectorate has produced a number of guidance documents in order to assist local authorities in conducting their statutory duties and to provide information to users of a private water supply.
More information can be found here.
WaterSafe
Installers’ Scheme Ltd
The WaterSafe Installers’ Scheme provides customers with a single port of call for finding their nearest qualified plumber, bringing together the UK’s seven Approved Plumbing Contractors’ Schemes for the very first time. WaterSafe lists thousands of plumbers on an online directory who are qualified and competent, with certified knowledge of the Water Fittings Regulations.
The Scheme aims to raise plumbing standards by promoting water safety in the home and for businesses through the use of qualified installers.WaterSafe gives recognition to approved plumbing businesses and provides peace of mind to customers with backing from all UK water suppliers, the Trading Standards Institute, government and water quality regulators.
Further details can be found on the WaterSafe website.
Looking After Water in Your Home
The water industry has produced this simple guide of household tips to help you enjoy the quality of tap water once it reaches your home and to answer questions relating to water and hygiene issues in the home.
For more information, click here.
Communicable Disease Outbreak Plan For Wales
The Outbreak Plan for Wales The Communicable Disease Outbreak Plan For Wales is the template for managing all communicable disease outbreaks with public health implications across Wales. It has been developed from an amalgamation of previous plans.
Part 4 of the Plan deals with specific incidents and outbreaks relating to drinking water.
For more information, click here.
Environmental Public Health in Wales
Annual Review
This 2016/17 review summaries the work of the Environmental Public Health Service (comprising Public Health Wales Health Protection Team and the Wales office of Public Health England's Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards). This year, the review describes the activities of each Health Board and uses case studies to highlight the broad range of work that is undertaken. To access the report select the links below and click the 'present' button to open the report (external link).
Environmental Public Health in Wales Annual Review (English).
Environmental Public Health in Wales Annual Review (Welsh).