Products for Drinking Water

About Products for Drinking Water

The EUSR Products for Drinking Water scheme supports compliance by providing awareness of the relevant Water Regulations which require that all chemicals, materials and components in contact with drinking water need  to be approved and tested to confirm they do not compromise water quality.

This scheme is appropriate for operatives, supervisors and management  and is aimed at water industry personnel involved in activities associated with drinking water. This includes employees in operations, developer services, capital and procurement, supply chain contractors and consultants. 

Once you have successfully completed your Products for Drinking Water training and assessment, you will understand the vital part you play in complying with these Regulations and protecting public health.

The Importance of Regulation 31

The driving force behind this scheme is Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, which mandates that all materials and equipment coming into contact with water intended for supply, must be approved and tested to ensure they do not compromise water quality.

As Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector at the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), explains:

“The purpose and objective of regulations is to ensure that drinking water quality remains perfect. There is a duty on all of us to work together to ensure that we get the right purpose and outcome, which is maintaining good quality wholesome drinking water all the time.”

What’s covered?

The EUSR Products for Drinking Water scheme has been developed in collaboration with UK water companies and key stakeholders from across the water industry, so you can be confident that the content covers all the required knowledge and awareness of  the relevant Regulations and their application.

There are eight modules:

Module 1.        Introduction to Products for Drinking Water Scheme

Module 2.        Scope and Applicability of the Regulations and the Consequences of not Complying 

Module 3.        The Regulators’ List of Approved Products for Drinking Water  

Module 4.         Instructions for Use associated with a Product

Module 5.        Small Surface Area Products

Module 6.        The Regulation of Water Treatment Chemicals

Module 7.        Specific Requirements in the Regulations

Module 8.        Seeking Advice and Record Keeping

Delivery models

Training and assessments are delivered face to face, for a duration of approximately four hours, by EUSR Approved Trainers. All Trainers delivering Products for Drinking Water must be approved by us and have appropriate and recent water industry experience and competence – as well as training or assessment qualifications and experience. Our ongoing quality assurance, through monitoring and audits, ensures high quality training.

Assessment

The assessment is a multiple-choice test consisting of 25 questions set by EUSR and marked by the EUSR Approved Trainer. 

Registration

Registration on EUSR is valid for three years following the successful completion of the training and assessment.

Renewal

To renew this EUSR registration, individuals need to repeat the training with an EUSR Approved Trainer.

If you would like to get trained in this scheme, you can find all approved trainers here.

Criteria to Become a Trainer

Essential:

• In-depth knowledge of Regulations 31 and/or 33
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Water Industry
• Practical exposure to Regulations 31/33
• Successfully completed PfDW training, passed the assessment, and hold a valid PfDW EUSR registration

Plus, at least one of the following:

• Water Quality or Toxicology background
• Laboratory experience (especially testing and approvals)
• Knowledge of the approvals process for products or chemicals used in drinking water

And additionally:

• A training/assessment qualification or 2+ years’ experience delivering training
• Two references from Water Industry line managers
• Willingness to attend a Trainer Approval Workshop

If you meet these criteria and are interested in becoming an Approved Trainer, please contact [email protected] to begin the process.