West Dunbartonshire Council also has a duty to ensure that public supplies are adequate and wholesome. Scottish Water informs West Dunbartonshire Council about the results of water samples from reservoirs and treatment works.
Additionally the Environmental Health Section respond to complaints about water quality which may impact on health and regularly take samples for bacteriological and chemical analysis.
Swimming Pools
Swimming is a popular way of keeping fit and an enjoyable activity for many people. However, if the water is inadequately treated, swimming pools can be a source of infection.
There are many variables which add together to make the chemistry of swimming pool water very complex. Diligent monitoring by the pool operator is therefore essential to ensure that the water is safe for swimmers.
The pool operator regularly carries monitoring in the form of poolside testing.
The Environmental Health Section carries out monitoring of pool waters as a basic public health exercise. Around 90 samples are taken per year and results notified to the pool operator who is responsible for ensuring that the pool water is safe for bathers.
Housing
The Environmental Health Section is responsible for ensuring that privately owned housing within West Dunbartonshire Council is maintained in a satisfactory state of repair.
Where serious disrepair is identified within a property the Environmental Health Section may take enforcement action to ensure that the owner(s) of the property carry out the necessary repairs.
Please note that although the Environmental Health Section can investigate complaints about Council housing or a Housing Association property, such complaints should be made in the first instance to the Councils Housing Dept. or to the appropriate Housing Association.
Useful Links
Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)
Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH)
Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS)
