The National Water Hygiene (Blue Card) course is a mandatory requirement for anyone working on the clean water network or accessing clean water sites. Developed in collaboration with all UK water companies, this course ensures high standards of hygiene are maintained to protect public health and preserve the quality of drinking water.

Whether you’re directly employed by a water company or working for a contractor or Self-Lay Organisation (SLO), you will need a valid EUSR National Water Hygiene registration before carrying out any ‘Restricted Operations’ such as:

• Water treatment works
• Pumping stations
• Service reservoirs
• Water mains and service pipes
• Wells, springs or boreholes

This course is suitable for:

• Anyone working on restricted operations within the clean water network
• Water utility staff, contractors, sub-contractors, and SLOs
• Site operatives, supervisors, and engineers working in the water supply chain

• No previous experience required
• Delegates must complete a health screening questionnaire prior to training
• Individuals who have suffered from certain illnesses (e.g. typhoid, hepatitis, dysentery) in the past 12 months will need written confirmation from a GP that they are symptom-free

The course takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete and is available in three flexible formats:

• Face-to-Face Training – Classroom based with an approved EUSR trainer
• e-Learning & e-Assessment – Self-paced learning via the EUSR XAMS portal

Course Content

The course consists of 4 essential modules:

1. The Importance of Water – Understand the role of clean water in public health and hygiene.
2. Water as a Carrier of Disease – How waterborne diseases spread and the potential consequences.
3. Potential Contamination and Its Consequences – Identify contamination risks and understand the impact of poor hygiene.
4. Preventing Contamination – Learn how to prevent contamination through safe working practices.