Number of private swimming pools individually rated.

Summary

A request was made to the Manx Utilities Authority for statistics on privately rated swimming pools categorized by location and size. The authority responded that it does not hold this information, as it is collated by the Government Treasury for rates purposes.

Key Facts

• Manx Utilities Authority does not hold data on the number of private swimming pools individually rated from hosting properties.
• The Government Treasury department is the correct authority that collates and categorizes private swimming pool data for rates purposes.
• The request specifically asked for data split by indoor/outdoor pools and three size categories based on gallons.
• The request was received on 2026-02-25 and the outcome was issued on 2026-03-09.
• The requester was advised to contact The Treasury for the requested information.

Data Disclosed

• 2026-02-25
• 2026-03-09
• 5335437
• 5,000 galls
• 10,000 galls
• IM99 1PS
• 01624 687687

Original Request

Please provide the number of private swimming pools that separately rated from the "hosting" property. Please provide the answer for both indoor and outdoor pools (separately) and in three size categories: Less than 5,000 galls Between 5.000 and 10,000 galls Over 10,000 galls. Thank you.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Utilities PO Box 177, Douglas Isle of Man, IM99 1PS

e: enquiries@manxutilities.im t: 01624 687687 www.manxutilities.im

Our ref: 5335437 3 March 2026

Dear ###

We write further to your request received 25 February 2026, which states:

"Please provide the number of private swimming pools that separately rated from the "hosting" property.

Please provide the answer for both indoor and outdoor pools (separately) and in three size categories:

Less than 5,000 galls
Between 5.000 and 10,000 galls
Over 10,000 galls.

Thank you."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Manx Utilities does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

However, you may wish to contact The Treasury who may be able to help you.

Government Treasury department collates and categorizes data about private swimming pools for rates purposes. Manx Utilities does not hold this data in its requested form.

Please quote the reference number 5335437 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely