What’s new
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The application of the Water Industry Act 1991, Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 (as amended) to proposed new water recycling or desalination schemes
We have now published Information letter 03/2023.
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Drinking Water 2022 – Public Supplies Wales – Annual Report Published
We have now published Drinking Water 2022 – Public Supplies Wales Annual Report.
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Drinking Water 2022 – Public Supplies England – Annual Report Published
We have now published Drinking Water 2022 – Public Supplies England Annual Report.
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Drinking Water 2022 – England – Private Water Supply – Annual Report Published
We have published Drinking Water 2022 – England – Private Water Supply – Annual Report.
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Drinking Water 2022 – Wales – Private Water Supply – Annual Report Published
We have published Drinking Water 2022 – Wales – Private Water Supply – Annual report.
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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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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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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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Publication of research report “Persistent, Mobile and Toxic Substances – Risk to drinking water in England & Wales” (Phase 2)
DWI commissioned this project to understand the potential risk from 22 Persistent, Mobile and Toxic (PMT) substances to drinking water sources in England and Wales. The findings will be used to develop guidance for water companies on risk assessment and targeted monitoring to ensure drinking water supply is safe. The full report and executive summary […]