Private own water borehole/supply regulations please

[tildakovach]

How do I find out from who, what authority, what departement, if I am allowed to bore my own well?
Location is in Wiltshire. What are the rules and regulations that govern it? where can I look it up?
many thanks for any reply.

[pauln90]

The Water Act of 2003 states that domestic users may daily extract up to 20 cubic meters, 20 000 litres, 4400 gallons or, in metered form, about £20 worth per day of ground water, without any permission being required. No charge. No fee.

Contact the Environment Agency to see if any conditions apply.

[buildersmate]

Seems to be correct, Tilda. Though not something I knew anything about (until now).
http://www.geologicbo...o.uk/water-boreholes/
Maybe find yourself a suitable organisation to do the boring for you - they will know for sure.

[tildakovach]

Thank you for both answers, I am now looking into it, and correct! many many thanks taking the trouble to write.t.k