The primary function of the Drinking Water Quality
Division is the administration of the Water Supply (Water
Quality) (Scotland) Regulations. The Division also provides
technical and logistical support to the Drinking Water
Quality Regulator for Scotland in respect of any
enforcement duties that may be required.
The Division is multi-disciplinary, consisting of
professional water engineers, scientists and administrative
support. It provides professional advice on drinking water
supplies and water resources to the Drinking Water Quality
Regulator and the Scottish Executive. The Division meets
with Regulators from across the UK, Europe and other parts
of the world to ensure that the regulatory regime applied
in Scotland remains current and effective.
In addition to monitoring the quality of public drinking
water supplies across Scotland, the Division oversees the
functions that are delegated to local authorities under the
Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 1992.