2. Interpretation
For the purposes of these Regulations—
“Authority” (Deleted by S.I. 58/2020)
“gathering ground” means any surface of land or other device which collects the rainfall for the purposes of the Waterworks;
“private water supply” means a water supply other than a public water supply;
“public water supply” means any main, valve, tap, standpipe or any other appliance, used or intended to be used for or in connection with the supply of water to the public;
“water bottling plant” means a facility in which bottled water is treated and bottled for sale; (Inserted by S.I. 58/2020)
“water supply system” includes a gathering ground, filter, gutter, pipe or any tank, cistern or other receptacle, reservoir or other place used for the collection, storing and supplying of water for domestic purposes.
These Regulations shall apply to public and private water supplies.