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Looking after your home’s plumbing is essential to keeping your water supply safe, reliable and efficient. Whether you want to save water or prepare your property for winter, the right plumbing advice can make all the difference.
On this page, you’ll find practical tips, step-by-step guidance and video tutorials covering everything from locating your stop tap to protecting your pipes against freezing weather. You’ll also learn when plumbing work needs to be notified to your water supplier and how WaterSafe-approved plumbers can help keep your water safe.
Explore the sections below to find the plumbing advice you need to protect your home, save water, and stay prepared all year round.
You can also find tips and advice in our short films on WaterSafe’s YouTube channel.
As well as making sure your plumbing system complies with the water regulations, a WaterSafe plumber can help you make sure you are using water efficiently in your home.
You can get further advice, and free or discounted water-saving products, via your local water company on the Get Water Fit or Save Water Save Money websites.
Under the water regulations, plumbers are required to notify the local water company about certain types of work carried out in homes and businesses.
The good news is that WaterSafe-approved contractors can self-notify some types of work, saving you time and providing reassurance that the work completed will protect the quality of the water in your home.
Watch our video below to find out more about how this works in Wales.
Being able to turn off your water supply is crucial if you have a leaking or burst water pipe, or if you are going away from home. This video shows you how to find and use your stop tap to do just that.
There are several steps you can take to protect the quality of the water in your home.
This includes seeking plumbing advice from a WaterSafe-approved plumber, who is qualified in the water regulations that keep our water safe.
You should also use only fixtures and fittings that are listed as approved products, such as those certified by WRAS, KIWA or NSF.
Take a look at our other plumbing advice on moving home, getting winter ready and guidance specifically for landlords.
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