# The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, Paragraph 13


Every water system shall be tested, flushed and where necessary disinfected before it is first used.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1148/schedule/2/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/water-supply-water-fittings-regulations-1999/schedule-2/paragraph-13
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