Drinking Water Advice

Cold tap water in Scotland is safe to drink. The University provides free water through a network of water coolers on campus – just bring your reusable bottle. 

Drinkable water supply within the University is provided either directly from mains water from the Scottish Water network or from cold water storage tanks within buildings.

Estates Services has procedures in place to manage water services within the University. All water storage tanks are inspected every 6 months to check the integrity of the tank. The water storage tanks and the services fed from the tanks are disinfected at least every two years, but more generally on an annual basis.

Drinking water management is carried out as follows:

• 6 monthly inspection of all water storage tanks
• Disinfecting of services fed from storage tanks based on tank inspection results or at a minimum of at least every two years
• Microbiological testing every 6 months by a UKAS accredited laboratory
• Annual mineral testing by a UKAS accredited laboratory

For further information, please contact the Estates Services Helpdesk, extension 2164.