These Regulations provide rules for private supply services in Northern Ireland of water intended for human consumption not provided by a water undertaker appointed under Article 13 of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006. These Regulations do not apply in relation to (a) water controlled by the Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015; or (b) water that is a medicinal product within the meaning of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012. The Regulations provide with respect to, among other things, water quality standards, carrying out of a risk assessment, monitoring of water supplies by the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, measures by the Department in case of failure to meet standards, notice to restrict or prohibit water supply. Failure to comply with a notice is an offence.