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Has anyone had any experience of this? I have spoken to a company who have advised that to get the water tested we go to the local council and they will probably test the water free of charge but not sure if this is a good idea as the council may start poking their nose around.
A private company said they will test the water. two types of tests, the first basic test costs £60 and will let us know if the water is suitable for drinking as long as it is only myself who drinks it.
If anyone else is going to use the water, say for instance workers or if we had a caravan site then we would need to get a comprehensive test and that costs £600
has anyone had any experience of this. I am sure there are other posts on this topic but nothing came up in the search.
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Getting stream/spring water tested for drinking
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treebloke
, 14 Sep 2011 11:57
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Posted 14 September 2011 - 13:17
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At one of our local shows, we came across a company called Stenlakes which dealt with water waste and sewage solutions amongst other things. They arranged a water test for us and will then provide treatment works should the water need it.
However, we feel you have been given the right answer costwise because the regulations regarding a private water supply are somewhat different if the water is to be used for more than one household. Please also remember that there is a limit to the amount of water you can extract without a licence. Remember, too, that when it comes to running water, you should contact the Environment Agency because there are certain rivers and streams from which people are not allowed to extract water.
Have you been in contact with the Caravan and Camping Club to see what their requirements are regarding the quality of the water to be provided?
However, we feel you have been given the right answer costwise because the regulations regarding a private water supply are somewhat different if the water is to be used for more than one household. Please also remember that there is a limit to the amount of water you can extract without a licence. Remember, too, that when it comes to running water, you should contact the Environment Agency because there are certain rivers and streams from which people are not allowed to extract water.
Have you been in contact with the Caravan and Camping Club to see what their requirements are regarding the quality of the water to be provided?
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Posted 16 September 2011 - 08:14
treebloke
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So do you recommend getting it tested by a private company than the local council? The local council is free of charge, so ive heard. Maybe if I get the water tested before I move onto the land they wont keep sniffing around?
Not got in touch with the caravan club yet, just concentrating on getting set up myself but its certainly something to think about. Thanks.
Not got in touch with the caravan club yet, just concentrating on getting set up myself but its certainly something to think about. Thanks.
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Posted 16 September 2011 - 08:44
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I made my wife drink our well water first for a couple of weeks to make sure it was safe for me that seemed to work quite well 
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Posted 16 September 2011 - 14:17
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I thought you were supposed to use a horse 
