Fluid categories
As defined in regulation 1, a category of fluid as described in schedule 1.
Schedule 1:
Fluid Category 1
Wholesome water supplied by the undertaker and complying with the requirements made under section 67 of the Water industry Act 1991/ the Water Supply (Water Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 1990 and any amendment
Fluid Category 2
Water in fluid category 1 whose aesthetic quality is impaired owing to:
- a change in its temperature, or
- the presence of substances or organisms causing a change in its taste, odour or appearance, including water in hot water distribution systems.
Fluid Category 3
Fluid which represents a slight health hazard because of the concentration of substances of low toxicity, including any fluid which contains:
- ethylene glycol, copper sulphate solution or similar chemical additives, or
- sodium hypochlorite (chloros and common disinfectants)
Fluid category 4
Fluid which represents a significant health hazard because of the concentration of toxic substances, including any fluid which contains:
- chemical, carcinogenic substances or pesticides (including insecticides an herbicides), or
- Environmental organisms of potential health significance
Fluid Category 5
Fluid which represents a serious health hazard because of the concentration of pathogenic organisms, radioactive or very toxic substances, including any fluid which contains:
- faecal material or other human waste:
- butchery or other animal waste: or
- pathogens from any other source.