Decision 1 of 8
Know where your water comes from
What happens
Write down the source of your water, and every use it serves.
Good looks like
The plan names the supplier, and the rainwater tank is marked and never used in the kitchen.
How it goes wrong
The kitchen moves to a rural site, and nobody asks what feeds the taps.
Does your water come from a public or registered drinking water supply?Yes: Record the supplier, and protect the water inside your building.No: Treat it as your own supply. Test it before use, and keep testing.
Who
Technical
Australia requires an adequate supply of potable water for all water use, unless the business shows that a non-potable use won't affect food safety. New Zealand requires a registered drinking water supply, or self-supply water that meets set criteria. Singapore's regulations allow only tap water from the mains, and never water from a toilet. Malaysia requires an ample supply of potable water that meets a scheduled standard.
Standard 3.2.3 cl. 4; New Zealand MPI, Food Notice: Requirements for and cl. 2.1; Singapore Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations, reg 20; Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 (Malaysia) reg 14; Food Regulations 1985 (Malaysia) reg 394