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Hunter, C., Vergunst, P., Jones, C., Ioris, A., Strachan, N. & Farrington, J., University of Aberdeen
ISSN 0950 2254
ISBN 978 0 7559 7718 5 (Web only publication)
This document is also available in pdf format (540k)

CONTENTS

LIST OF ACRONYMS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Context and Research Focus
Programme of Research
Summary of Key Findings
Recommendations

2 INTRODUCTION
Private Water Supply Risks
The 2006 Regulations
Research Objectives

3 DATA COLLECTION APPROACHES AND DATA ANALYSIS
The Questionnaire Survey
Data Collection Strategy and Data Analysis
Outcomes
Local Authority PWS Data Gathering and Interviews with EHOs and Other Key Informants
Data Collection Strategy and Data Analysis
Outcomes
Interviews and Focus Groups with Unengaged Type B PWS Owners/Users
Data Collection Strategy and Data Analysis
Outcomes
Secondary Research

4 DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED WITH DATA COLLECTION AND IMPLICATIONS
Implications for Research Findings

5 RESEARCH FINDINGS
Introduction
Perceived PWS Issues and Understanding of PWS Risk
Summary of Findings
Awareness of the Risk Assessment and Grant Initiatives
Summary of Findings
PWS Properties in Scotland and Rates of Risk Assessment and Grant Uptake
Numerical Data from LAs
Information from Interviews with EHOs and the Questionnaire Survey
Summary of Findings
Understanding Non-Engagement with the Risk Assessment and Grant Opportunities
Attitudes Towards Scottish Government Intervention in the Management of PWS
Summary of Findings
Broader and Recurrent Issues in the Implementation of the 2006 Regulations
Summary of Findings
Communication of PWS Messages
Findings of Primary Research
Findings of Secondary Research
Relevant Academic Literature on PWS Risks and Management
Review of Website Material
Summary of Findings

6 OVERALL SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS

7 RECOMMENDATIONS

8 LITERATURE CITED

Appendix 1: The Telephone Survey Questionnaire.

Appendix 2: Topic Guides Used for Telephone Interviews with Selected Environmental Health Officers ( EHOs) and Other Key Informants Representing Potential Intermediary Organisations.
EHO Topic Guide 55
Other Key Informant Topic Guide

Appendix 3: Topic Guide Used for Face-to Face Interviews and in Focus Group Discussions with Owners/Users of Type B PWS.

Appendix 4: Local Authorities and Potential Intermediary Organisations Represented Through Key Informant Interviews.
Local Authorities
Intermediary Organisations

Appendix 5: Web-Based Sources and Links of Potential Use in PWS Risk Communication.
'Health Canada'
'Drinking Water for New Zealand'
USA - Environmental Protection Agency

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

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