Guidelines for the Provision of Temporary Drinking Water Supplies at Events (updated June 2023)
This guidance document is intended for use by organisers of large events such as the Eisteddfod, agricultural shows or carnivals that require temporary supply from a public or private source or from tankers or bowsers. It is applicable to all events that require a new connection to the water supply as well as events that connect to an existing supply, e.g. annual events taking place on the same showground.
Guidelines for the Provision of Temporary Drinking Water Supplies at Events
Communicable Disease Outbreak Plan for Wales (Water Section)
This Public Health Wales (PHW) document sets out a consistent approach to managing communicable and environmental health related incidents potentially caused by contaminated drinking water. It has been adapted from the Drinking Water Annexes in the Communicable Disease Outbreak Plan for Wales and the Environmental Incident Framework (Managing public health risks from environmental incidents: Guidance for Wales).
Communicable Disease Outbreak Plan for Wales (Water)
Guidance for Local Authority Officers for Sampling and Testing for Radon in Private Water Supplies
This guidance is to assist local authorities implement a radon monitoring programme for private water supplies intended for human consumption, as defined within the Private Water Supplies (Wales) Regulations 2017.
Managing Public Health Risks from Freshwater Algal Blooms. Guidance for Wales
This guidance has been produced collaboratively by members of the Partnership. The guidance is aimed at those who may be required to manage freshwater blue green algal blooms. We would welcome any comments from your experiences using it over the coming months.
Managing Public Health Risks from Freshwater Algal Blooms (English)
Lead Factsheet
The lead factsheet provides consumers of private and public supplies with detailed information on lead in water. It gives important information on health risks. It also explains the responsibilities for each section of pipework and how to find out if you have a lead issue. An accompanying poster has been produced for DIY stores to display to highlight the risks of using lead solder on drinking water systems.
Risk Assessment Strategy for Drinking Water Supplies in Public Buildings
This guidance is designed to supplement existing risk assessment strategies for public buildings. It can be used as a validation tool. Its application is intended for organisations involved in undertaking risk assessments and inspections. It applies whether the public building is supplied by a public or private water supply. For local authority officers, this guidance can be applied where public buildings on private water supplies are identified. As these premises will require a risk assessment, this guidance provides a tool to assist officers with prioritisation of that activity.