Private own water borehole/supply regulations please

tildakovach | 08:26 Wed 21st Oct 2009 | Property

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How do I find out from who, what authority, what departement, if I am allowed to bore my own well?
Location is in Wiltshire. What are the rules and regulations that govern it? where can I look it up?
many thanks for any reply.

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pauln90

The Water Act of 2003 states that domestic users may daily extract up to 20 cubic meters, 20 000 litres, 4400 gallons or, in metered form, about £20 worth per day of ground water, without any permission being required. No charge. No fee.

Contact the Environment Agency to see if any conditions apply.

buildersmate

Seems to be correct, Tilda. Though not something I knew anything about (until now).
http://www.geologicbo...o.uk/water-boreholes/
Maybe find yourself a suitable organisation to do the boring for you - they will know for sure.

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Thank you for both answers, I am now looking into it, and correct! many many thanks taking the trouble to write.t.k

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