# The Private Water Supplies Regulations 1991, Regulation 21: Sampling and analysis by persons other than local authorities


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a local authority may enter into arrangements with–
(a) a relevant person for the taking and analysis of samples in accordance with these Regulations on behalf of, but at no expense to, the authority; or
(b) any other person for the analysis of samples in accordance with these Regulations on behalf of the authority (whether or not involving the authority in expense).
(2) A local authority shall only enter into arrangements under paragraph (1) if it is satisfied that the tasks will be carried out by, or under the supervision of, a person competent to perform them and otherwise in accordance with these Regulations.
(3) Arrangements under paragraph (1)(a) shall include a requirement for the results of any analysis to be sent to the local authority as soon as they are available.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2790/regulation/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/private-water-supplies-regulations-1991/regulation-21
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