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1
Regulation 18 of the 2006 Regulations (investigations: Schedule 1 indicator parameters) is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (7).
2
In paragraph (1)—
a
after sub-paragraph (a) insert—
aa
whether the inability to meet the specifications poses a risk to human health;
b
in sub-paragraph (c), omit “if the specification for the coliform bacteria or colony count parameter (items 4 and 5 in Table C in Schedule 1) is not met,”.
3
In paragraph (2)—
a
for “As soon as reasonably practicable”, substitute “
Immediately
”
;
b
after “relevant person” insert—
, the Scottish Ministers,
c
after paragraph (a), insert—
aa
whether those matters relate to premises or establishments in which water is supplied to the public (such as schools, hospitals and restaurants)
4
In paragraph (3), for “reasonably practicable”, substitute “
possible
”
.
5
In paragraph (5), for “reasonably practicable”, substitute “
possible
”
.
6
In paragraph (7), for “reasonably practicable”, substitute “
possible
”
.
7
After paragraph (7), insert—
8
Where the failure constitutes a potential risk to human health, the monitoring local authority must give the responsible person the directions mentioned in—
a
paragraph (5)(b); and
b
paragraph (7)(a).