This animated short film from the “Taps' Aff!" project explains how private water supplies work: from sourcing and distribution, to treatment and everyday use.

From January 2023

Despite being in Yorkshire, this quick walkthrough of Geoff from Springhill Water Services conducting a site survey of a rural property’s private water supplies on behalf of a buyer, might have helpful parallels with Scotland.

From October 2017

This info-packed livestream recording is with Ben Trotter from Filpumps, who are private water supply specialists based in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.

Ben joins the Scottish Self-Build and Renovation team to discuss the main types of off-mains water supply available, their unique traits, and how to make them work for your house.

From August 2025