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#1 Posted : 29 August 2007 11:33:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kevin Thompson
Can anyone point me to guidance for ensuring potable water stored in a tank remains safe for drinking.
The water for example might be piped into a boat, barge, train etc and made available for public consumption.
What sterilisation is required of the bowser, supply lines and tanks and what testing is required?

Many thanks
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#2 Posted : 29 August 2007 11:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By Chris Packham
Have you thought of speaking to your local water board. They will almost certainly be able to advise you.

Chris
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#3 Posted : 29 August 2007 11:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Roderick Glen
The correct people to ask would be the Environmental Health Office at your district council. This sort of supply is probably covered by the Private Water Supply regulations.
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#4 Posted : 29 August 2007 14:21:00(UTC)
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Posted By Mike
Although the Drinking Water Inspectorate don't regulate private water supplies they are a good first port of call for information about them.
http://www.dwi.gov.uk/consumer/faq/private.htm

That link is mostly for consumers but this one is where you can download a technical manual.

http://www.privatewaters..._water/CCC_FirstPage.jsp
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#5 Posted : 29 August 2007 15:24:00(UTC)
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Posted By Blaise
You could try you local water company. It's hard to contact the water boards as they haven't existed since 1974.

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#6 Posted : 30 August 2007 16:55:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kevin Thompson
Many thanks for your help. I think the manual should provide some useful info, but I am surprised that there isn't a BS or EN standard that covers the issue.
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