Pollution Control - Water

Summary

Water sampling of private water supplies in line with a set inspection programme.

Barnsley Council works in a number of ways to prevent or control pollution. This is done by prompt reporting of incidents, ensuring that emissions from industries controlled by the Council are properly controlled and by preventing pollution of water by dealing with any contamination of land.

Eligibility

Private Water Supplies: for those who extract their private water supply from bore holes

Main Waters: to include manufacturers of foods and drinks as well as occasionally looking at domestic supply

Procedure

Private Water Supplies

We have a number of domestic and commercial private water supplies where we are the responsible authority for monitoring their quality both microbiologically (bacteria) and chemically (e.g. pesticides).

The legislation we use is made under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is called the Private Water Supplies Regulations 1991.

This tells us what the standards of the water should be and how often we have to test the water depending upon its use.

Mains Water Supply

We also examine the quality of the mains water (based on reports provided by the local Water Authority) in our food manufacturers to include breweries and other food industries. We may occasionally become involved in the testing of domestic mains water in addition to the statutory water undertaker.

In addition, the Drinking Water Inspectorate (see Associated Links on right hand side of this page), who are the national body for ensuring the quality of water, provide an annual publication titled 'How Good is Your Drinking Water'

Helplines

Regulatory Services, Public Health: (01226) 772540
Fax: (01226) 775699
e-mail - eru@barnsley.gov.uk

Charges/Fees

Not applicable

Method of Payments Available

Not applicable

Opening Times/Locations

08.30 - 17.00 Hrs Monday - Thursday
08.30 - 16.30 Hrs Friday

3rd Floor,
Central Offices,
Kendray Street,
Barnsley,
S70 2TN.

On Foot - up the ramp from Eldon Street, Barnsley.

Bus & Train - Central Offices are in easy walking distance of Barnsley Transport Interchange

How the customer can help

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Application form references

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Leaflets

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Distribution Points

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Legislation

The legislation we use is made under the Water Industry Act 1991 and is called the Private Water Supplies Regulations 1991.

Websites

Please see associated links on the right hand side of this page.

Response Times/Next Steps

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Out of Hours Procedure

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Owner Officer Contact Details

Principal Officer,
Environmental Control Team,
3rd Floor,
Central Offices,
Kendray Street,
Barnsley S70 2TN

Additional Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Related Links:

• Drinking Water Inspectorate