BS 8551:2011

Don't risk it – avoid the costly hassels of contaminated water

BS 8551:2011 – Provision and management of temporary water supplies and distribution networks (not including provisions for statutory emergencies) - Code of practice is a new standard that provides a framework for best practice in the management of temporary wholesome water supplies and maintenance of the distribution networks and container vessels. It demonstrates all the procedural steps that should be carried out when supplying water as well as the due diligence required in relation to water, health and safety laws.

BS 8551 serves as a code of good practice for a range of events and temporary supply situations, including festivals, the deployment of temporary water supplies in circumstances where mains water is unavailable, and construction sites where temporary water supplies are commonplace.

  BS 8551 is suitable for:

• Festival and event organisers
• Venue operators/Installation engineers
• Construction sites
• Holiday caravan/camp sites
• Local government agencies
• Portable water suppliers
• Mobile/outside caterers

  BS 8551 gives recommendations and guidance on how to:

• Gauge wholesome supply
• Connect to permanent distribution pipe work for extraction purposes, avoiding contamination risks
• Supply, maintain and clean vessels used in transportation or as supply points
• Disinfect vessels
• Store and ensure quality of bottled water stocks intended for temporary supply