EUSR National Water Hygiene is a one-day course required by water companies and contractors before working on or near the public water supply. It results in an EUSR Blue card, valid for three years, and is required by all major UK water utilities.
Who it's for
Anyone working on water supply networks, treatment works, or service reservoirs
Subcontractors carrying out work for UK water utilities (Thames, Severn Trent, Yorkshire Water, etc.)
Engineers, jointers, fitters, surveyors needing water network access
Entry requirements
Photographic ID required on the day
No prior water industry experience needed
What you'll achieve
EUSR National Water Hygiene Blue card, valid 3 years
Required by all UK water utilities for site access
What you'll learn on the EUSR Water Hygiene
1
Why water hygiene matters
Public health risks, regulation 25/26 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations
2
Personal hygiene standards
Hand washing, clothing, exclusion criteria, illness reporting
3
Working practices
Avoiding contamination of pipes, fittings, materials and tools
4
Site practices
Trench hygiene, storage of materials, use of approved products
EUSR Water Hygiene FAQs
Three years from the date of the course.
Yes — it is the standard requirement across all major UK water utilities.
Live online versions are accepted by EUSR provided photographic ID checks can be carried out.
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