Not Drinking Water Sign | Prohibition Safety Sign

Description

This sign warns that water from this supply is not safe or approved for drinking, preventing accidental consumption of non-potable water.

Also commonly referred to as a Non-Potable Water sign.

Product at a Glance
Product detail: Not Drinking Water
Sign type: Prohibition Sign safety sign
Colour: Red and white
Orientation: Portrait
Materials: Aluminium Composite, Corriboard (Correx), Self-Adhesive Vinyl
Sizes: 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm
Suitable locations: construction site welfare facilities, industrial premises washrooms, irrigation or grey-water outlets, boat or caravan utility taps
Delivery: Nationwide Ireland delivery
SKU: VGAP030

Where Should a Not Drinking Water Sign Be Used?
construction site welfare facilities, industrial premises washrooms, irrigation or grey-water outlets, boat or caravan utility taps

Which Material Should I Choose?
Aluminium Composite: Best for permanent indoor or outdoor signage and locations requiring a rigid, durable sign.
Correx: A lightweight, economical option for temporary or shorter-term signage.
Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Best for application directly to smooth, clean surfaces such as doors, panels and equipment housings.

Why this sign: It should be posted at any tap, outlet or water source that is not connected to a potable water supply, such as grey-water systems, reclaimed water lines or industrial cooling supplies. The sign addresses the risk of illness or injury caused by consuming water that may be contaminated, chemically treated or otherwise unfit for human consumption.

Compliance note: In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. This sign is suitable for use as part of a workplace safety-signage system where identified by that risk assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Not Drinking Water sign mean?
A Not Drinking Water sign warns that the water supply at that point is not approved for human consumption and must not be used for drinking or food preparation.

Where should a Not Drinking Water sign be displayed?
Place the sign at or near construction site welfare facilities, industrial premises washrooms, or wherever the relevant action is required.

Is a Not Drinking Water sign a prohibition sign safety sign?
Yes. It uses the red and white prohibition sign-format design. In Ireland, employers must provide appropriate safety signage where hazards cannot be avoided or adequately reduced by other measures, based on the workplace risk assessment.

What is the difference between “Not Drinking Water” and “Non-Potable Water”?
They communicate the same instruction. “Non-Potable Water” is also commonly used for this type of sign.

Which material should I choose?
See the material guide above — Aluminium Composite for permanent/outdoor use, Correx for temporary signage, and Self-Adhesive Vinyl for direct application to smooth surfaces.

Can this sign be used outdoors?
Aluminium Composite and Self-Adhesive Vinyl are suitable for outdoor use. Correx is best suited to indoor or short-term outdoor use, as extended exposure to the elements can affect its lifespan.

What sizes are available?
Available in 100mm x 150mm, 200mm x 300mm, 400mm x 600mm, 600mm x 900mm.