# The Water Intended for Human Consumption (Private Supplies) (Scotland) Regulations 2017, Regulation 16: Duty of care: supplies of water

Extent: S

A person, in relation to a supply of water, must not take any action which has the effect of allowing any deterioration of the quality of the water (in so far as that is relevant for the protection of human health).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2017/282/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-intended-for-human-consumption-private-supplies-scotland-regulations-2017/regulation-16
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