# The Private Water Supplies (Wales) Regulations 2017, Regulation 15: New supplies

Extent: E+W

(1) 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.
(2) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2017/1041/regulation/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/private-water-supplies-wales-regulations-2017/regulation-15
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