Public water supply - Revision history

Editor at 19:36, 18 February 2021

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	* Do our water quality standards demonstrate to the public that their water supply is clean?		* Do our water quality standards demonstrate to the public that their water supply is clean?
	* Mains water.		* Mains water.
		+	* Types of water.
	* Water.		* Water.
	* Water consumption.		* Water consumption.
	* Water Industry Act 1991.		* Water Industry Act 1991.
		+	* Water meter.
	* Water quality.		* Water quality.
	* Water transfers and interconnections.		* Water transfers and interconnections.
−	* Types of water.

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Designing Buildings at 08:37, 1 February 2021

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−	~~Public~~ water supply is ~~withdrawn~~ from sources around the country. The nature of the source of water will dictate its treatment requirements, and its original location will determine its final destination.	+	The public water supply is drawn from sources around the country. The nature of the source of water will dictate its treatment requirements, and its original location will determine its final destination.

−	Typically, the first stage of the water supply process is the collection of rainwater in reservoirs, either from rivers and streams or from groundwater. This is ~~pumped~~ to water treatment works where it is treated and then stored in covered reservoirs before being pumped out via a distribution network of pipes and pumping stations.	+	Typically, the first stage of the water supply process is the collection of rainwater in reservoirs, either from rivers and streams or from groundwater. This is directed to water treatment works where it is treated and then stored in covered reservoirs before being pumped out via a distribution network of pipes and pumping stations.

	Water is distributed to consumers through large pipes referred to as mains. These pipes are buried underground and are sometimes located below roads and pavements.		Water is distributed to consumers through large pipes referred to as mains. These pipes are buried underground and are sometimes located below roads and pavements.

−	In Scotland and Northern Ireland, water and sewerage services are publicly owned. Scottish Water provides the services in Scotland and Northern Ireland Water provides services in Northern Ireland.	+	In Scotland and Northern Ireland, water and sewerage services are publicly owned. Scottish Water provides the services in Scotland and Northern Ireland Water provides services in Northern Ireland. In Scotland, relevant legislation is set out in the Water Industry (Scotland) Act.

−	In ~~Scotland, legislation is set out in the Water Industry (Scotland) Act.~~	+	In England and Wales, water supply services are privately owned by regional companies that provide both water and sewerage services, or water only.
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−	~~Note that in~~ England and Wales, water supply services are privately owned by ~~numerous~~ regional companies that provide both water and sewerage ~~service~~, or water only.	+

	Local monopoly water companies have a duty under section 45 of the Water Industry Act 1991 to respond to requests for new connections for domestic purposes, but can charge for providing the connection.		Local monopoly water companies have a duty under section 45 of the Water Industry Act 1991 to respond to requests for new connections for domestic purposes, but can charge for providing the connection.
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		+	For more information see: Mains water.

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	* Water quality.		* Water quality.
	* Water transfers and interconnections.		* Water transfers and interconnections.
		+	* Types of water.

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Editor at 17:52, 29 January 2021

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−	Public water supply is withdrawn from sources around the country. The nature of the source of water will dictate its treatment requirements and its original location will determine its final destination.	+	Public water supply is withdrawn from sources around the country. The nature of the source of water will dictate its treatment requirements, and its original location will determine its final destination.

	Typically, the first stage of the water supply process is the collection of rainwater in reservoirs, either from rivers and streams or from groundwater. This is pumped to water treatment works where it is treated and then stored in covered reservoirs before being pumped out via a distribution network of pipes and pumping stations.		Typically, the first stage of the water supply process is the collection of rainwater in reservoirs, either from rivers and streams or from groundwater. This is pumped to water treatment works where it is treated and then stored in covered reservoirs before being pumped out via a distribution network of pipes and pumping stations.

−	~~All water~~ is distributed to consumers through large pipes referred to as mains. These pipes are buried underground and are sometimes located below roads and pavements.	+	Water is distributed to consumers through large pipes referred to as mains. These pipes are buried underground and are sometimes located below roads and pavements.

	In Scotland and Northern Ireland, water and sewerage services are publicly owned. Scottish Water provides the services in Scotland and Northern Ireland Water provides services in Northern Ireland.		In Scotland and Northern Ireland, water and sewerage services are publicly owned. Scottish Water provides the services in Scotland and Northern Ireland Water provides services in Northern Ireland.

Editor at 17:48, 29 January 2021

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	In Scotland and Northern Ireland, water and sewerage services are publicly owned. Scottish Water provides the services in Scotland and Northern Ireland Water provides services in Northern Ireland.		In Scotland and Northern Ireland, water and sewerage services are publicly owned. Scottish Water provides the services in Scotland and Northern Ireland Water provides services in Northern Ireland.
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		+	In Scotland, legislation is set out in the Water Industry (Scotland) Act.

	Note that in England and Wales, water supply services are privately owned by numerous regional companies that provide both water and sewerage service, or water only.		Note that in England and Wales, water supply services are privately owned by numerous regional companies that provide both water and sewerage service, or water only.

Editor at 17:44, 29 January 2021

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	* Do our water quality standards demonstrate to the public that their water supply is clean?		* Do our water quality standards demonstrate to the public that their water supply is clean?
	* Mains water.		* Mains water.
−	* National infrastructure plan.
	* Water.		* Water.
	* Water consumption.		* Water consumption.

Editor at 17:44, 29 January 2021

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	* Water.		* Water.
	* Water consumption.		* Water consumption.
		+	* Water Industry Act 1991.
	* Water quality.		* Water quality.
	* Water transfers and interconnections.		* Water transfers and interconnections.

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Editor at 17:43, 29 January 2021

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	Public water supply is withdrawn from sources around the country. The nature of the source of water will dictate its treatment requirements and its original location will determine its final destination.		Public water supply is withdrawn from sources around the country. The nature of the source of water will dictate its treatment requirements and its original location will determine its final destination.
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		+	Typically, the first stage of the water supply process is the collection of rainwater in reservoirs, either from rivers and streams or from groundwater. This is pumped to water treatment works where it is treated and then stored in covered reservoirs before being pumped out via a distribution network of pipes and pumping stations.

	All water is distributed to consumers through large pipes referred to as mains. These pipes are buried underground and are sometimes located below roads and pavements.		All water is distributed to consumers through large pipes referred to as mains. These pipes are buried underground and are sometimes located below roads and pavements.
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	Note that in England and Wales, water supply services are privately owned by numerous regional companies that provide both water and sewerage service, or water only.		Note that in England and Wales, water supply services are privately owned by numerous regional companies that provide both water and sewerage service, or water only.
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		+	Local monopoly water companies have a duty under section 45 of the Water Industry Act 1991 to respond to requests for new connections for domestic purposes, but can charge for providing the connection.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	* Do our water quality standards demonstrate to the public that their water supply is clean?		* Do our water quality standards demonstrate to the public that their water supply is clean?
−	* National infrastructure plan	+	* Mains water.
		+	* National infrastructure plan.
		+	* Water.
		+	* Water consumption.
		+	* Water quality.
		+	* Water transfers and interconnections.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Water]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Water]]

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Public water supply is withdrawn from sources around the country. The nature of the source of water will dictate its treatment requirements and its original location will determine its final destination.

All water is distributed to consumers through large pipes referred to as mains. These pipes are buried underground and are sometimes located below roads and pavements.

In Scotland and Northern Ireland, water and sewerage services are publicly owned. Scottish Water provides the services in Scotland and Northern Ireland Water provides services in Northern Ireland.

Note that in England and Wales, water supply services are privately owned by numerous regional companies that provide both water and sewerage service, or water only.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Do our water quality standards demonstrate to the public that their water supply is clean?
* National infrastructure plan

[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Water]]