
Water can come from sources such as rivers, streams or lochs. This kind of supply is called a “surface water” supply.
These supplies would normally require some form of water treatment before they would be suitable for use as a drinking water supply.
Water can also come from under the ground. These types of supplies include springs, boreholes or wells and are called “groundwaters”.
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Where Does The Water In My Private Water Supply Come From? (161 KB)