Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 74917

Drinking Water: Safety and Standards

Tabled: 3 September 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Amanda Hack

LabourNorth West Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to improve public awareness of drinking water (a) safety and (b) quality standards.

Answer

Emma Hardy
The Government is committed to ensuring a high level of protection for human health and the environment. Drinking water quality in England is exceptionally high and among the best in the world; the UK was ranked in the top 8 countries globally for drinkin...

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