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A Full UK Data Centre Water Compliance Checklist - 2026 Edition

Ensure Full Compliance Across All Water-Related Regulations

This Data Centre Water Compliance Checklist consolidates all UK water system regulations relevant to data centres.

It enables data centre operators, facilities managers, and compliance officers to complete full internal audits, avoid legal exposure, and meet insurer requirements for cooling, potable, and fire suppression water systems. 

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What This Checklist Covers

Water Industry Act 1991

Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999

Building Regulations Part G

BS 8558:2015 Compliance

HSE L8 Legionella Control Requirements

BS EN 12845 (Fire Suppression Systems)

Environmental Permits

Insurance Compliance

Reduce compliance risk and maintain regulatory alignment with a structured audit tool. 

Data Centre Regulatory Compliance Checklist for Water Systems

This robust Data Centre Regulatory Compliance Checklist for Water Systems is essential for ensuring water compliance in an increasingly regulated and risk-sensitive operating environment. Data centres rely on water for cooling, fire protection, and critical support systems, making compliance with water quality, storage, and safety regulations fundamental to operational resilience. Failure to meet regulatory requirements can result in service disruption, reputational damage, financial penalties, and increased scrutiny from regulators and clients.

Our structured checklist helps data centre operators systematically assess whether their water systems align with relevant standards, including potable and non-potable water regulations, health and safety requirements, environmental legislation, and industry best practice. This typically covers tank design and materials, inspection and maintenance regimes, water hygiene controls, monitoring and documentation, and contingency planning. By clearly defining compliance responsibilities, the checklist supports consistent governance across sites and reduces reliance on reactive fixes.

As sustainability, ESG reporting, and client audits become more stringent, data centre compliance is no longer a box‑ticking exercise. A clear regulatory compliance checklist enables proactive risk management, supports audit readiness, and helps future‑proof water infrastructure against evolving legislation. For mission‑critical facilities where uptime is paramount, compliant and well‑managed water systems are a cornerstone of operational trust and long‑term resilience.