Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
Guidance Document relating to
Schedule 1: Fluid Categories and
Schedule 2: Requirements For Water Fittings
[See Regulation 4(3)]

SECTION 12

Schedule 2: Paragraphs 30 and 31: Water for outside use

  1. Every pipe which conveys water to a drinking vessel for animals or poultry shall be fitted with-
    1. a float-operated valve, or some other no less effective device to control the inflow of water, which is-
      1. protected from damage and contamination; and
      2. prevents contamination of the water supply; and
    2. a stop valve or servicing valve as appropriate.

  2. Every pond, fountain or pool shall have an impervious lining or membrane to prevent the leakage or seepage of water.

Guidance

Animal drinking troughs or bowls

G30.1   The supply to drinking apparatus for animals or poultry should be fitted with a float-operated valve or other no less effective device to control the inflow of water.

G30.2   A servicing valve should be provided on the inlet pipe adjacent to every drinking appliance for animals or poultry.

G30.3   Water supplies to animal drinking bowls should be provided with an appropriate backflow protection device on the inlet pipe or an airgap at the discharge point.

G30.4   Agricultural water troughs should comply with BS 3445.

G30.5   Water supplies to farm buildings housing pigs should comply with:

Ponds, fountains or pools

G31.1   Any pond, fountain or pool filled or supplied with water by the water undertaker should have an impervious lining and be watertight.

G31.2   No supply or distributing pipe should be permanently or directly connected to a pond, fountain or pool. Where temporary connections are used they should comply with the requirements of Paragraph 15 of Schedule 2.

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Published 22 December 1999
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