Buying and Selling a property on a Spring or Borehole Supply in the UK

Essential advice for anyone buying or selling a property on a private water supply (spring, borehole, stream, etc…). In this video, Geoff Nemec, Managing Director of Springhill Water, examines water testing and addresses some of the questions that need answering if you are considering buying or selling a property in a rural area with its …

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How to prevent and fix freezing water pipes on a private water supply

In this video, Geoff Nemec explains the effect of freezing weather on a private water supply. He gives some tips on how to fix problems should they occur. Springhill have built up a great deal of experience of dealing with private water supplies over the 20 years we have been in business. If your system …

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Private Water Supplies. 20 yrs in business

We have been installing equipment on private water supplies since 2003. In that time we have built up a reputation for excellent service throughout the North of England.

30 second video celebrating 20 yrs in business

Private Water Supplies. Springhill Water. The story so far.

Springhill Water video - 20 years in business

20 yrs in business & going strong Founded in 2003, we are proud to celebrate our 20th year in business. With over 2,000 customers we continue to grow the business and are constantly investing in new engineers and resources. As the leading private water supply specialists in the UK, we deal with a large variety …

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Welcome to former Cleanstream customers

A warm welcome to former Cleanstream customers. At the time of writing this blog we are increasingly being contacted by former Cleanstream customers who have been informed, by the company, that Cleanstream is no longer servicing domestic supplies. Cleanstream is owned by Marshall Pumps who are based in Oldham. As the Uk’s leading supplier of …

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Accredited Water Sampling – CATG, Private Water Supplies Sampling

CATG Private Water Supplies Sampling Certification

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) …

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Spring Supply runs dry in the North of England

The video attached to this article examines a typical private water supply in West Yorkshire. It is indicative of what is happening throughout the UK. Global warming is having an adverse effect on many private water supplies throughout the Uk, especially spring supplies. So-called spring supplies are very rare in the Uk; a common perception …

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What should I do if my private water supply (spring, borehole, well, etc.) runs out in the UK?

Insufficiency of supply occurs when a property no longer has access to enough water for human consumption, which includes washing, bathing, showering, laundry, and toilet flushing. Suppose a private water supply should become insufficient due to drought conditions. In that case, a relevant person(s) should refer to their contingency plan as required by the private water …

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Don’t get caught out this winter!

Winter will soon be with us and as we all start to think of dressing up warm, it is also time to think of preparing your spring or borehole supply for the drop in temperature. Here we have some simple steps to prevent your water system from freezing up over the winter. Our top tips …

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Water Softener Installation on a private water supply

cabinet water softener

Installation guidance and notes on Sodium Many boreholes will supply water containing high levels of hardness. Where the hardness exceeds 200mg/l a water softener should be installed to protect water heaters and reduce energy consumption.  Sodium is added to water as part of water softening and other ion exchange processes. The taste threshold concentration of …

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