Register your private water supply for a free water quality test and pollution alerts
- The Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation and Guernsey Water offer a free annual water quality test for private water supplies.
- Registering for the test allows for inclusion in a broader water catchment database.
- Notifications regarding potential pollution incidents will be sent to registered users.
- Tests assess parameters relevant to the safety of privately supplied drinking water.
- Interested individuals can contact OEHPR for registration and testing.
The Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation, in partnership with Guernsey Water, is urging residents with private water supplies, such as wells and boreholes, to register for a complimentary annual water quality test.
This initiative aims to ensure that water supplied from private sources meets safety standards.
By registering for the water quality test, users receive a free assessment of their supply and also gain entry into a comprehensive water catchment database.
This database allows authorities to identify and alert users when potential pollution incidents may impact their water supply.
Cathy Rirsch, Senior Environmental Health Officer at OEHPR, said: “Each test covers a range of parameters commonly tested for with domestic drinking water supplies, providing those on private supplies with the reassurance that their water is safe, and if it isn't safe, it provides them with the knowledge to take appropriate action.”
With the consent of those who register, OEHPR intends to share the results of the water tests and the locations of registered supplies with Guernsey Water.
This collaboration will enhance the data available regarding pollution incidents, ultimately improving responses and alerts for any registered supply that might be compromised in the future.
Residents interested in taking advantage of this opportunity can reach out to the OEHPR by emailing envhealth@gov.gg or by calling (01481) 221161.
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