Cold Water - Regulations Activity

Activity

Drag and drop each description into the yellow box above the explanation, then click "Reveal."

Undue consumption

Waste

Erroneous measurement

Contamination

Misuse

taking water unlawfully or removal of a water meter perhaps would be an example of this.

perhaps a WC cistern has a flush volume above the stated 6L maximum.

using lead-based products would do this to the water supply and it is therefore banned.

this might be through leaking pipes or outlets which will not shut properly.

using fire hose reels to wash floors or corridors would be an example.

Reveal

Lead-based products are banned because they can contaminate the water supply.

Removing a water meter unlawfully leads to erroneous measurement.

A WC cistern flush volume above the 6L maximum would result in undue consumption.

Using a fire hose reel to wash floors or corridors would be misuse.

Leaking pipes or outlets which will not shut properly results in waste.