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views wanted :water pressure

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:34 pm
by bobplum
open question for eveyone
we hear a lot about water pressure on this forum
what id like to know is there a legall requirement for say a min water pressure to dwellings and if so what is it and is there a max level
all views and comments welcome
bob

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:43 pm
by htg engineer
Northumbrian Water and Southeast Water - states minimum 7 metres static head at property boundary.

Ofwat - Customers are entitled to a payment if the company fails to maintain minimum water pressure. This is defined as pressure falling below seven metres static head in the communication pipe.

So it looks like 7 metres - 0.7bar, static head is the minimum requirement.

Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:11 am
by bobplum
thanks htg
bob