Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 76394
Drinking Water: Standards
Tabled: 10 September 2025
Answered: 18 September 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many enforcement actions have been taken against water companies for breaches of drinking water quality standards in each of the last three years.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Government is committed to ensuring that drinking water supplies remain safe and reliable. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulates the industry and takes enforcement action where they or the companies identify a risk of failing to meet their o...
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