What Is A Private Water Supply?

Types Of Private Water Supplies

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What Is A Private Water Supply?

A private water supply is a supply not on the mains network. Mains water is drinking water provided by a Utilities company. The main Utility Companies in the North of England are Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and United Utilities. 
A private water supply is called private as it is privately owned. Private water supplies can be found throughout the country particularly in the North of England are located in rural parts of counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, Northumberland and Derbyshire.

Private Water Supply Owners Responsibilities

Private water supplies massively vary in quality. Some private water supplies have good water treatment and are well maintained, others leave a lot to be desired due to neglect of poor servicing. The Drinking Water Inspectorate regulates mains water. Local Councils are responsible for regulating private water supplies in their area as they report to the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
The standards for water quality appropriate to a private water supply are laid out in the private water supply regulations.

The Main Concerns with Water Supplies

Hardness and lime scale – install a Water Softener Conditioner which remove limescale and softens the water.

Unpleasant taste and odour – install a Carbon Filter to remove chlorine, colour and bad smells.

Bacteria – install a Ultraviolet Water Disinfection System. The UV filter destroys bacteria providing a bacteria free water supply.

Iron and Manganese – for iron problems we recommend to install an Iron Removal Filter. Our ecomix water conditioners will reduce iron and manganese levels whilst softening the water.

Aggressive or acidic water with a low pH – install a pH correction filter, the signs are the formation of green or blue stains around plug holes and taps due to the acidic water attacking the copper pipework and hot water cylinders.

Turbid Discoloured Water – install a self-back-washing turbidity filter with special media.


We have many types of water filters to treat all types of problems, so please contact us for advice on Private Water Supply Treatment that will treat your specific water treatment requirements.

Common Filtration Equipment Found On A Private Water Supply

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