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 Hardy
The 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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