Wirral non-potable network – Levels of Service
We operate a non-potable water network across a small area of the Wirral, supplying a limited number of industrial customers in and around the Ellesmere Port area with raw, untreated water from the River Dee.
Non-potable water is not suitable for human consumption, however it can be used for a variety of activities when the quality of the water is not critical, such as cooling machinery, toilet flushing, cleaning floors and irrigation.
As non-potable water is raw, untreated water, it is supplied to businesses at a lower cost than treated water.
However, before deciding whether a non-potable supply is right for your business, it is worth pointing out that a supply of this type does not provide the same guarantees as our treated water supply for quality, pressure and flow. We’ve explained more about these limitations below.