Regulation 13 New supplies

Where a local authority becomes aware of a private water supply that is to be, or has been, used for the first time (or for the first time after being out of use for a period of 12 months or more), the requirements of regulations 6 to 12 and 14 to 16 must be complied with as soon as is reasonably practicable.

A private water supply must not be brought into use or used until the local authority is satisfied that the supply does not constitute a potential danger to human health.