Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 49298
Water Supply: Pollution
Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025
Question
Ben Maguire
Liberal Democrat — North Cornwall
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to monitor the presence of (a) antidepressants, (b) contraceptives and (c) other over-the-counter medications in the water supply.
Answer
Emma HardyWater companies are required by law to assess and manage risks to drinking water quality, including those posed by pharmaceutical substances such as antidepressants, contraceptives and over-the-counter medications. Where a risk is identified, appropriate ...
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