Section 76A Duties of water authorities with respect to water quality.P1

when supplying water to any premises for F2domestic or food production purposes to supply only water which is wholesome at the time of supply; and

so far as reasonably practicable, to ensure, in relation to each source or combination of sources from which F3Scottish Water supplies water to premises for domestic or food production purposes, that there is, in general, no deterioration in the quality of the water which is supplied from time to time from that source or combination of sources.

it has ceased to be wholesome after leaving F7Scottish Water’s pipes but while in a pipe which is subject to water pressure from a main or which would be so subject but for the closing of some valve; and

it has so ceased in consequence of the failure of F8Scottish Water , before supplying the water, to take such steps as may be prescribed for the purpose of securing the elimination or reduction to a minimum of any prescribed risk that the water would cease to be wholesome after leaving Scottish Water’s pipes.

The provisions of this section shall apply in relation to water which is supplied by F9Scottish Water whether or not the water is water which F10Scottish Water is required to supply by virtue of any provision of this Act.