Are you confident that the water that comes out your tap at home or your tenants tap is free of germs and is safe to drink?

Drinking water must be wholesome, and this is defined in law by standards for a wide range of substances, organisms and properties of water. There are standards that are set and in place to be protective of public health and its definition of wholesome reflect the importance of ensuring that the water is of a good quality and hygiene. 

A neglected cold water storage tank is a perfect and ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria, which can be present in these tanks for a number of reasons. Cleaning, Disinfection and monitoring procedures should be taken, keeping the system and water within clean and safe. Microbes are eliminated from the cold water using disinfection procedures. 

It is important to understand what regulations are in place to protect your water and the people that drink it.