Latest documents
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Private Water Supply case study published
A new case study has been published: An example of the difficulties associated with onward distribution systems (regulation 8 supplies) – Drinking Water Inspectorate
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20 January 2026 – Responding to the Government’s White Paper on water sector reform
Responding to the Government’s White Paper on water sector reform, Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector of Drinking Water said: “The Drinking Water Inspectorate welcomes the Government’s efforts to drive improvements to the water sector. As the regulator responsible for drinking water quality in England and Wales, it remains committed to working with government, industry and fellow […]
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13 January 2026 – Drinking Water Inspectorate investigating loss of supply incidents affecting Kent and Sussex
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (the Inspectorate) is aware of several loss of water supply incidents affecting customers in parts of Kent and Sussex, which have been reported by South East Water. The Inspectorate is the drinking water quality regulator for England and Wales and enforces The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and the Security […]
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Online enquiry form now live
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has created an online form for submitting enquiries. Contact us via our new online form.
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12 December 2025 – Updated hearing date for prosecution of South West Water Limited for s70(1) offences under the Water Industry Act 1991
The Drinking Water Inspectorate issued a press release following its investigation into the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in the Brixham area in 2024: DWI press releases – Drinking Water Inspectorate.
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4 December 2025 – Drinking Water Inspectorate investigating South East Water loss of supply incident
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is aware of an event affecting water supplies in the Pembury and Tunbridge Wells area, and is aware that South East Water (the company) has served a boil water notice to consumers. The Inspectorate has commenced a full water quality investigation, which will include the company’s actions in the lead up […]
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30 September 2025 – Prosecution of South West Water Limited for s70(1) offences under the Water Industry Act 1991
The Drinking Water Inspectorate issued a press release following its investigation into the Cryptosporidiosis outbreak event in the Brixham area in 2024: DWI press releases – Drinking Water Inspectorate.
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Publication of research report “Disinfection Technology and Alternative Disinfection for Commercial Water”
This project, undertaken by WRc, provided DWI with a better understanding of the disinfection technologies currently in use in commercial activities across England and Wales, including alternative technologies, and their suitability for ensuring safe drinking water. The full report and executive summary can be viewed from the Completed Research page.
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Independent Water Commission – Review of the water sector
The Inspectorate has published a response to the final report of the Independent Water Commission’s review of the water sector. Independent Water Commission: review of the water sector – final report – DWI Response.
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Drinking Water 2024 – Public Supplies Wales – Annual Report Published
We have published Drinking Water 2024 – Public Supplies Wales Annual Report on our website.
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Drinking Water 2024 – Public Supplies England – Annual Report Published
We have published Drinking Water 2024 – Public Supplies England Annual Report on our website.
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Independent Water Commission – Review of the water sector
The Inspectorate has published a response to the Independent Water Commission’s review of the water sector. Independent Water Commission: review of the water sector – DWI Summary Response – Drinking Water Inspectorate