Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 49689
Drinking Water: Lead
Tabled: 30 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025
Question
Terry Jermy
Labour — South West Norfolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what data his Department holds on levels on lead in tap water exceeding safe limits in (a) England, (b) Norfolk and (c) South West Norfolk constituency.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) holds data on lead in drinking water based on compliance samples taken by water companies. These tests assess whether lead levels meet the regulatory standard of 10 micrograms per litre under the Water Supply (Water Q...
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