National Water Hygiene Training
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Jason Rowley Training delivers accredited National Water Hygiene training for individuals working within the UK clean water industry.
Commonly referred to as the EUSR Blue Card, this qualification is required for those carrying out Restricted Operations on the clean water network. It ensures workers understand hygiene responsibilities, contamination risks and the standards required to protect public health.
This course is suitable for individuals accessing:
• Clean water treatment works
• Pumping stations
• Boreholes
• Water mains and distribution networks
• Sites where Restricted Operations are undertaken
Training is delivered via live virtual classroom or in-person for group bookings. Successful delegates receive an EUSR National Water Hygiene Blue Card, valid for three years.
The National Water Hygiene Training Course is a passport scheme developed in partnership with all major UK water companies. It provides the standardised knowledge and hygiene awareness required for any individual working on clean water networks.
The scheme ensures that workers understand:
Participants completing the training are registered with EUSR and receive the official Blue Card, which demonstrates competency and industry compliance across a wide range of utility operations.
Cost per person: £155 + VAT
• Includes EUSR registration
• Includes Blue Card (physical and digital)
• VAT receipt provided
• Group bookings available on request
Secure your EUSR National Water Hygiene Blue Card and ensure you meet compliance requirements for working on the UK clean water network.
Whether you are completing the course for the first time or renewing your existing registration, Jason Rowley Training delivers accredited Blue Card training designed to protect public health and support compliant site access.
A valid National Water Hygiene card confirms that you understand hygiene responsibilities, contamination risks and the standards required for Restricted Operations.
Book your National Water Hygiene training today to:
• Gain access to clean water operational sites
• Meet water company and contractor compliance requirements
• Maintain uninterrupted Blue Card registration
• Demonstrate recognised hygiene awareness within regulated environments
For individual bookings or group delivery options, contact Jason Rowley Training today to secure your place.
As part of the EUSR National Water Hygiene scheme, all delegates must complete a mandatory health screening questionnaire before certification can be issued.
This screening confirms that individuals are free from symptoms that could present a contamination risk when working on clean water sites. This includes conditions such as:
• Jaundice
• Diarrhoea or vomiting
• Prolonged or unexplained fever
The purpose of the screening is to protect public health and prevent the introduction of contamination into the clean water supply network.
Health screening is a compulsory requirement for National Water Hygiene (Blue Card) registration and forms part of the industry’s wider safeguards for Restricted Operations.
The EUSR National Water Hygiene (NWH) course is delivered over 3.5 hours and consists of two stages:
Trainer-led instruction covering all four core modules
An official National Water Hygiene assessment
The assessment consists of 25 multiple-choice questions designed to confirm understanding of hygiene responsibilities, contamination risks and safe working practices within clean water environments.
Delegates must successfully complete the assessment to receive EUSR registration and be issued with their National Water Hygiene Blue Card.
National Water Hygiene training plays a critical role in protecting the UK’s clean water supply and maintaining public confidence in drinking water standards. UK water companies operate under strict regulatory oversight, including guidance from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), and require anyone carrying out Restricted Operations to demonstrate recognised hygiene competence.
Restricted Operations include any activity that could introduce contamination into the clean water network, such as working on water mains, entering service reservoirs, handling fittings, or operating within treatment works. Without proper hygiene controls, there is a real risk of chemical contamination, bacterial transfer, or the spread of waterborne diseases. Even a minor lapse in hygiene standards can have serious consequences for public health and result in enforcement action, reputational damage, or large-scale operational disruption.
The EUSR National Water Hygiene scheme ensures a consistent national standard across all UK water companies. It provides assurance that individuals understand contamination risks, legal responsibilities, and the procedures required to safeguard wholesome water supplies. By completing this training, workers demonstrate compliance with industry expectations and reinforce a culture of safety and accountability across the clean water sector.
The National Water Hygiene course is required for individuals carrying out Restricted Operations or accessing clean water sites.
This includes:
• Water company employees
• Subcontractors working on water supply networks
• Self-lay organisations (SLOs)
• Personnel working in treatment works and service reservoirs
• Engineers involved in water mains and distribution maintenance
A valid EUSR National Water Hygiene Blue Card is typically required before access is granted to regulated clean water environments.
The National Water Hygiene (‘Blue Card’) course plays a vital part in ensuring the protection of public health and promoting good water hygiene practices. The scheme has been developed in collaboration with all UK water companies and key stakeholders from across the water industry, so you can be confident that the content covers all the required knowledge and awareness of good water hygiene practices.
The course is designed for all individuals requiring access to clean water sites or working on the clean water network – known as ‘Restricted Operations’, including supervisors and managers. It’s not just water company employees. If you are working on a ‘Restricted Operation’ on behalf of a water company subcontractor or other organisation, such as Self-Lay Organisation (SLOs) – then you need a National Water Hygiene EUSR registration.
There are no formal entry requirements, but all candidates must have a basic understanding of written and spoken English.
You will need a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer. A tablet that is 10” or greater may be used. Mobile phones cannot be used under any circumstances. You should be in a room on your own but if this is not possible headphones must be used.
You will be sent an answer sheet that you must print out. It is a multiple-choice tick box style sheet and once completed you will take a photo and submit to the trainer.
In compliance with the Energy & Utility Skills Register, SHEA EUSR registration provides evidence for an engineer that they are knowledgeable and understand work safety in an operational environment. A EUSR registration card qualifies an operations worker to access and work in a site related to the gas, power, and telecommunications sectors.
National Water Hygiene registrations last for three years, from the date of the course.
3.5 Hours
The cost of training includes EUSR registration, a virtual card as well as a plastic smart card.
All EUSR SHEA cards carry the CSCS logo giving the individual access to operational sites.
National Water Hygiene courses are normally delivered online via a virtual classroom with a trainer to help and guide you through the course. The course can be delivered in a classroom subject to minimum numbers and if this is your preference, please get in touch to arrange a suitable date.
Multiple choice questions normally taken after each module.
Please feel free to get in touch if you can’t find the answer to your question.
