Regulation 15 New suppliesI1

Where a local authority becomes aware of a private water supply that is to be, or is being, 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 regulation 6 to 14 and 16 to 19 must be complied with as soon as 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.