Domestic Private Water Supply Specialists
Safe & Reliable Water for Rural Homes
A private water supply is a supply not on the ‘mains’. Mains water is drinking water provided by a Utility. The main Utility Companies in the North of England are Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and United Utilities. A private water supply is called ‘private’ as it is privately owned. Most private water supplies in the North of England are located in rural parts of counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and Derbyshire.
Private Water Supply Services
Our Core Services
We work with a wide range of commercial and agricultural properties that rely on private water supplies every day.

Iron Removal Systems
Iron in water can cause staining, unpleasant tastes and damage to appliances. Our iron removal systems help improve water quality and protect your home.

Safe Drinking Water
We help ensure your private water supply is safe for everyday use through effective filtration, UV treatment and water quality solutions.

Under Sink Water Filtration
Under sink filtration systems provide convenient, high-quality drinking water directly from your kitchen tap.

Rural Water Supply Maintenance
We support rural homes with ongoing maintenance and servicing for springs, boreholes and private water systems.

Spring & Borehole Water Treatment
Specialist treatment systems designed for spring and borehole water supplies to improve water quality and reliability.

Winter Preparation
We provide winter preparation services to help protect private water supplies from freezing temperatures and cold weather damage.
Private Water Supply Services
On-going Water Managment
At Springhill, we can provide a variety of services for your private water supply.

UV Water Treatment
UV disinfection is the method of choice for protecting the majority of private water supplies from microbiological contamination in the United Kingdom.

Iron Water Filters
Iron often leads to staining problems in baths, sinks, washing machines and dishwashers.

pH Correction
Water from a spring supply is often acidic (less than pH 7), Problems relating to low pH are easily resolved by installing a pH corrector.
Private Water Supply
Owner & User Responsibilities
Private water supplies vary in quality. Some supplies have good water treatment and are well maintained, while others leave a lot to be desired.
The Drinking Water Inspectorate regulates mains water supplies. Local councils are responsible for regulating private water supplies in their area and report to the Drinking Water Inspectorate. The standards for water quality appropriate to a private water supply are laid out in the Private Water Supply Regulations.

Protecting Water Quality
Domestic Water Purification
Owners and users of a private water supply can take measures to improve water quality. The main ones are:

Water Filtration
The installation of a correctly sized and appropriate water filtration system, including a good quality UV and pre-filtration

Protected Water Storage
Ensuring that stored water installed after the UV Disinfection is properly sealed and is rodent proof

Source Protection
Preventing grazing animals from getting close to the water source and reducing surface water entering where the water emerges from the ground.