Latest documents
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30 May 2023 – Wessex Water Services Limited fined for drinking water offence
The Drinking Water Inspectorate has issued a press release after sentencing took place in the case taken by the Inspectorate against Wessex Water Services Limited. At Swindon Magistrates court on 30 May 2023, Wessex Water Services Limited was fined £280,000 plus a £190 victim surcharge. Costs of £21,656.60 were agreed out of court. Wessex Water […]
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Job Vacancy – Inspector – Network and Information Systems
The Inspectorate is seeking a talented individual to join the team as an Inspector – Network and Information Systems (NIS). The NIS Regulations extend the original Drinking Water Supply regulations to include greater emphasis on the security and reliability of information systems which control drinking water production or delivery; and in particular the later day […]
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Consolidated review of the widespread loss of supplies arising from the freeze/thaw event affecting England in December 2022
We have published the report Consolidated review of the widespread loss of supplies arising from the freeze/thaw event affecting England in December 2022.
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Drinking Water 2022 – Quarter 4 published
We have published Drinking Water 2022 – Quarter 4 report.
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Job Vacancy – Drinking Water Inspector
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is seeking two talented individuals with skills and/or experience in drinking water supply/water quality to join its team, ensuring high quality water supplies across England and Wales. Inspectors work in teams under the direction of Principal Inspectors. However, there is a high degree of autonomy of decision making and Inspectors are […]
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Investigation into the Water Quality Event of PFOS Contamination in Duxford
We have published our findings from an investigation into the PFOS contamination from Duxford to Cambridge rural Supply Zone.
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A supply provided at a public waterspout – case study update
Introduction The ambiguity around ownership, regulation and who is responsible for water available to the public sometimes is more complex than might be expected. One such case concerned a waterspout fed from a spring located at a roadside within central England. Being available to the public, protection of public health is central to assuring the […]
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World Health Organization’s manual on Water Safety Planning now available
A second edition of the World Health Organization’s manual on Water Safety Planning is now available. As a practical guide to implementing Water Safety Planning accompanying the WHO guidelines for drinking water quality, the manual captures experiences and learning from practitioners since the first edition was published in 2009. Case studies and real world challenges […]
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Drinking Water 2022 – Quarter 3 published
We have published Drinking Water 2022 – Quarter 3 report.
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Drinking Water Advisory Standards Board – Members Recruitment
We are seeking influential and respected drinking water professionals, with experience at a senior level, in research, regulatory or management role, in the UK or internationally, able to provide authoritative guidance on standards. Further information and guidance on how to apply can be found on the Working for the DWI webpage.
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Drinking Water 2022 – Quarter 2 published
We have published Drinking Water 2022 – Quarter 2 report.
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Water Quality regulatory standards advisory board
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is creating an Advisory Standards Board of experts to make recommendations to Ministers on the future drinking water standards. The Inspectorate is currently recruiting for board members and the application process will open on 9 January 2023. Further details can be found here.