Geoff Nemec has been certified by CATG to carry out water sampling under the DWI (Drinking Water Inspectorate) scheme. The private water sampler certification scheme has been set up to provide a framework to ensure that monitoring of private water supplies is compliant with The Private Supplies (England) Regulations 2016, The Private Water Supplies (England) (Amendment) …
https://youtu.be/lKXcBmIQ_jU In this video, we look at a horizontal well that is located in an area containing several lead mines. The horizontal well provides water for a large house in the area and had, in the past fed a whole village. In addition to the horizontal well, we also test the water from a newly …
To provide this information, we would first need to visit the site and take water samples. Assuming the test results indicate a Pass on all the key parameters we would then need to write a report. If the sample fails then we would need to identify the relevant remedial action required and once the work …
Arsenic in Drinking Water Arsenic is a metalloid element that is found from time to time in water sources in the UK. Its toxic properties are well known, although it has many industrial uses, including wood preservatives, glass and semiconductor manufacturing. Arsenic in drinking water is a major problem in some parts of Asia such …
E.coli in drinking water and how to remove it using UV Disinfection and pre-filtration.
True Springs are rare True spring supplies are rare in the UK. Even if shown on a map as a spring, the chances are that the water is not coming from deep underground. Surface derived source Most ‘springs’ in the UK can best be described as surfaced derived sources. This is because the water probably …
Failed Water Test Water used as a source for a small supply of drinking water may be of unknown origin andcome from a catchment prone to consistent or intermittent contamination by faecal material fromdomestic and farm animals, wildlife or sanitation systems such as septic tanks. As a consequence,there is a high probability of pathogenic micro-organisms …
Mains water vs Private Water Supply The quality of drinking water supplied to those people on the mains in the United Kingdom is regularly analysed to make sure that it meets the standards set by the European Commission. The responsibility for independently monitoring the water companies rests with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) and they advise the …
Diarrhoea, stomach cramp, high temperature Diarrhoea, stomach cramp, high temperature nausea, headaches and drowsiness are some of the symptoms that can develop after drinking contaminated water. The worst cases can result in kidney failure. The most recent research into private water supplies (Risebro 2012) confirms that over 50% of private water supplies pose a significant …
Should I get my spring water tested? We are often asked about water testing. I have enclosed a typical response in the hope that some people will find it helpful. “With regard to your spring, if it is a true spring then it may not require filtration. However, true springs are very rare and most …