Water Regs UK

WaterRegsUK supports UK water companies to enforce vital water fittings regulations that protect public health and prevent waste. We promote compliance and run the WaterSafe and WIAPS registration schemes. For more info, visit: tinyurl.com/43p7hemf

If you’re installing assisted bathing equipment in hospitals, nursing or care homes, make sure you comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws. Before installing assisted bathing equipment: ✔️ Notify your local water company at least 10 working days before installation ✔️ Check that any built-in backflow protection meets UK requirements ✔️ Verify the equipment is of appropriate quality and standard ✔️ Keep a technical file on site with consent letters, compliance certificates and manufacturer instructions. For detailed guidance, visit: tinyurl.com/y4ujw48m

Installing or replacing white goods in commercial premises? Check appliances have the correct level of backflow protection. Dishwashers and washing machines need proper backflow protection to ensure fluids don’t contaminate drinking water. Read more in our white goods leaflet: tinyurl.com/2bnwukfd

Summer event season is coming! Whether you're planning a festival, fete or outdoor celebration, make sure your water supply is safe and legal. Will your event use mains water, even just as a back-up? If so, there are legal requirements you need to comply with, including the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws, to keep drinking water safe for everyone at your event and in the wider community. Our handy guides will take you through the key steps you’ll need to take: Temporary events booklet:  tinyurl.com/2h87pr4w Water safety plans key information for temporary events: tinyurl.com/8m7j7w2h

🏏 Cricket season is here! Before your first match, check your changing room water systems. Dormant showers and taps over winter = legionella risk. Flushing is essential before opening your pavilion. Make sure you’re not on a sticky wicket when it comes to complying with water regulations / byelaws. Visit waterregsuk.co.uk for guidance. And when checking your cold water storage cisterns, don’t forget – these shouldn't be removed without talking to your local water undertaker (not necessarily your supplier) first, as they might be providing essential backflow protection. Check out our guidance for more information: tinyurl.com/bdddkarb

Happy National Scrabble Day! Our website spells out all you need to know about the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws, important legislation which helps protect public health by keeping water safe and preventing waste. From backflow protection to approved installers, we have all the guidance you need to comply with the water regulations and byelaws – to the letter. Visit: waterregsuk.co.uk #NationalScrabbleDay

💧 Do you have a question about whether a water system you manage meets your local Regulations or Byelaws? Whatever your question, WaterRegsUK has the answer. From notification guidance to info about compliant products and practical advice on keeping water safe – our website has all the information to help you comply with legal requirements. Need help finding the right info? Just ask Reg, our helpful AI assistant 👍 waterregsuk.co.uk

WaterRegsUK MD Jonathan Samuel was proud to be among the judging panel for the first Plumbing Awards. 🏆 Entries were assessed anonymously on customer care, professionalism, qualifications and pride in work. Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted! Voting is now open on the Plumber Awards website: plumberawards.co.uk The overall finalist to be announced at June’s Installer SHOW. 🏆 #PlumberAwards #WaterSafe

💧 “March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers” So says this old British proverb. Wet weather at this time of year is a good reminder to pay attention to the way you collect and store rainwater, which can contain pollutants, making it a contamination risk. Implementing and using alternative water systems such as rainwater harvesting means there are important regulations/byelaws to follow to keep water safe. Find out more on the WaterRegsUK website: tinyurl.com/478f67yf

Happy Easter from everyone at WaterRegsUK! Helping protect public health by keeping water safe and preventing waste keeps us egg-cited all year round. Here’s what we do: ➡️ Promote the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations/Byelaws and provide free guidance, publications and resources to help everyone understand and comply with the regulations/byelaws ➡️ Administer WaterSafe, the UK-wide register for approved plumbers and installers who understand water regulations We're egg-static to be here helping keep water safe for everyone 🐣 Visit: waterregsuk.co.uk to find out more. Wishing you all an egg-cellent long weekend!

Livestock drinking troughs and animal bowls connected to mains drinking water supplies are considered a high contamination risk. Our agriculture booklet explains your legal obligations under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations/Byelaws. Protect your farm and community by ensuring you comply with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations/Byelaws. Here’s our handy guide: tinyurl.com/mr34hkrv

Happy Community Garden Week! 🌱 This week we're celebrating all the amazing community gardeners across the UK who grow food, create green spaces and bring people together. If you're out watering plants, filling buckets or hosing down tools this week, here's a friendly reminder about water safety: Hose union taps (taps where hoses connect) are considered high contamination risks. When a hosepipe is submerged in a bucket, pond, water butt or drain, it can cause backflow, which could affect the drinking water supply. Find out more about managing hose connections safely: tinyurl.com/2p6y9rr6 Happy gardening! 🌻

RPZ testers – it's time to act If you want your RPZ certificates to be accepted after 1st July, make sure your test equipment meets the new minimum specification. Take a look at our RPZ test equipment checklist to see what’s required: tinyurl.com/56db8tap If you’re a member of WaterSafe, act now to confirm the equipment you’re using is compliant. Making sure your details are correct will give customers the reassurance they’ll be looking for ahead of the July changes.

If your campsite or caravan holiday park has been closed over the winter, you’ll want to check that your water systems are properly maintained to ensure you’ve a safe and compliant water supply: ➡️ Check water storage and distribution systems for any issues, including potential contamination or deterioration. ➡️ Ensure cold water storage cisterns are cleaned and properly maintained. ➡️ Verify that all water fittings and backflow protections are intact and functioning. Paying careful attention to these areas helps ensure your business stays compliant with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws. Visit waterregsuk.co.uk to find out more.

Seasonal businesses like campsites or caravan holiday parks will soon start to open up. Our site-specific guidance ‘Camping sites, caravan holiday parks and residential park home estates booklet’ has all the information you need to make sure that your site complies with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws. Download our camping and caravan sites booklet: tinyurl.com/3v4ypjnd

Did you know... since 2015, 961 million people have gained access to safely managed drinking water - meaning women and girls around the world spend less time collecting water, and more time studying, working, resting, and thriving. Every tap and pipe is a step toward equality: worldwaterday.org #WorldWaterDay

Next time you use a hose, whether at home or at work, stop to think. Hose union taps (taps designed for hose connections) are considered high contamination risks, while a hosepipe submerged in a bucket, pond or drain can cause serious backflow issues into drinking water supplies. Make sure you’re in the know: tinyurl.com/2p6y9rr6

Planning an outdoor event this summer? If you're using mains water (even as back-up), there are legal requirements you need to comply with. Key steps you need to take: ✅Contact your water company 10+ days before ✅Submit a water safety plan to your local authority to get a licence ✅Use approved WaterSafe installers: tinyurl.com/dfsdykau ✅Get standpipe licences from your water company before connecting to the mains supply Take a look at our handy guides for more info: Temporary events booklet: tinyurl.com/2h87pr4w Water safety plans key information for temporary events: tinyurl.com/8m7j7w2h

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💧 Understanding water fittings regulations doesn't have to be complicated. WaterRegsUK has everything you need: Regulations / Byelaws for all four UK nations, notification guidance, compliant products info, and practical advice on keeping water safe. Can't find it? Ask Reg, our helpful AI assistant 👍 waterregsuk.co.uk

💧 Don’t let poor plumbing give you a scare this Friday 13th. If you manage or own a building or premises, it is your responsibility to ensure your plumbing meets the UK Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws. Keeps your water safe and protect public health. WaterRegsUK has everything you need to stay compliant. Visit waterregsuk.co.uk

World Plumbing Day is today. Join us to celebrate how plumbing connects us all. The plumbing industry addresses complex challenges, such as water scarcity and contamination risks, by improving the performance of connected systems. Compliant pipes and fittings, and backflow prevention, protect the integrity of connected water supplies, preventing contamination.