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Drinking Water 2007

June 2008

A report by the Chief Inspector
Drinking Water Inspectorate



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Drinking Water in England and Wales 2007 - [1,827 KB]

This report looks at drinking water quality at a national level from the perspective of the Chief Inspector of the Drinking Water Inspectorate.  It also gives data on the performance of the water industry in 2007

 

Regional Reports

A report of drinking water quality in six regions of England and Wales covering testing and results for 2007 and consumer perceptions of drinking water.  Also reporting on incidents and technical audit activity and presenting feedback from consultation of local authories and health professionals, and summarises current and future research work. 

 

Eastern Region - [3,908KB]
Midlands Region - [3,776KB]
Northern Region - [3,776KB]
Southern Region - [3,227KB]
Thames Region - [3,161KB]
Western Region - [3,917KB]
Wales  - [3,529KB]        Click here for the report in Welsh  - [3,668KB]

 

Company Reports

Water Company data summary tables

1. Albion Water Company - [185KB]
2. Anglian Water Services Limited - [186KB]
3. Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water Plc - [146KB]
4. Bristol Water Plc - [174KB]
5. Cambridge Water Company - [139KB]
6. Cholderton and District Water Company Limited - [128KB]
7. Dee Valley Water Plc - [163KB]
8. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water - [247KB]
9. Essex and Suffolk Water Plc - [177KB]
10. Folkestone and Dover Water Service Limited[165KB]
11. Hartlepool Water Plc - [119KB]
12. Mid Kent Water Plc - [182KB]
13. Northumbrian Water Limited [150KB]
14. Portsmouth Water Plc[134KB]
15. Severn Trent Water Limited[172KB]
16. South East Water Plc[135KB]
17. South Staffordshire Water Plc - [130KB]
18. South West Water Limited [149KB]
19. Southern Water Limited[151KB]
20. Sutton and East Surrey Water Plc[130KB]
21. Tendring Hundred Water Services Limited - [127KB]
22. Thames Water Utilities Limited [161KB]
23. Three Valleys Water Plc [142KB]
24. United Utilities Water Plc [174KB]
25. Wessex Water Services Limited - [130KB]
26. Yorkshire Water Services Limited[239KB]

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Incidents in England and Wales 2007 - [348KB]

In order to share learning regarding incidents, a compiled list of all incidents reported to the inspectorate in 2007 is provided giving information on:
  • location and duration of the incident
  • population affected
  • nature and cause of the incident
  • main actions and findings of the Inspectorate.

Prosecution and Caution Record - [93KB]

Performance of the Drinking Water Inspectorate for 2007 - [27KB]