Landlords and water supplies??

Question

Can anyone give me info please?

My cold water comes from a borehole, and for the past 6 months we have had lots of black bits in the water, I have reported this to the landlord several times, but all he has said that it was a borehole and to expect it!!

We have to drink bottled water, but I think this is unacceptable.

Does anyone know of what the legal situation is for safe drinking water in a private house?

Im in Scotland.

Answer 1

contact your local water authority and ask about legal services that they may be able to offer and ask for guidance and advice. They should be able to help you and inform you of your legal status and whether the land owner has applied for the rights to serve untreated water.

Answer 2

Is there any way to attach a filter system to the Bore Hole? I think I would have done that from the beginning.