What’s new
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Publication of research on the Removal of Microplastics by Drinking Water Treatment Processes
Current water treatment processes represent an effective method for removing particles across a wide size range, and microplastics can be considered as another type of particle. Hence, this project aimed to provide a sound understanding of how current drinking water processes manage the presence of microplastics and whether their presence in potable water may pose […]
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Job Opportunity – Principal Inspector – Network and Information Systems (NIS)
We are seeking a talented individual with proven experience in cyber security and water industry/working within a regulatory environment. For more information visit our Working for the DWI page.
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Job opportunity – Inspector (Risk)
The Inspectorate has a vacancy for an Inspector (Risk). The Drinking Water Inspectorate is searching for individuals with a passion for protecting and improving water quality and have a drive to work in an organisation serving the public. Inspectors (Risk) work with the Risk Assessment Team and other skilled technical staff. For more information visit […]
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Job opportunity – Inspector (General)
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is seeking a talented individual with skills and/or experience in drinking water supply/water quality to join its team ensuring high quality water supplies across England and Wales. For more information visit our Working for the DWI page.
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Drinking Water 2022 – Quarter 1 published
We have published CIR 2022 – Quarter 1: Drinking Water 2022 – Drinking Water Inspectorate (dwi.gov.uk)
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Publication of research report “Method for the Determination of Concentrations of Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Drinking Water”
The DWI initiated research into fully quantitative analytical methods for 20 PFAS for use in testing drinking water in 2020, and the Method has now been published. The method development was challenging, at the very sensitive levels selected for this project. The lowest spike selected (0.5ng/L) is 0.5% of the European Standard for individual PFAS […]
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Publication of research report “Organophosphorus Flame Retardants – Risk to Drinking Water in England and Wales”
DWI commissioned this literature review gap analysis project to understand whether OPFRs are likely to occur in source waters and drinking water. The project identified where data limitations exist and further work required to fill the evidence gap. View the full report and it’s findings
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Press Release – South West Water fined for drinking water offence
The Drinking Water Inspectorate have issued a press release after sentencing took place in the case taken by the Inspectorate against South West Water. At Plymouth Magistrates Court on the 13 September 2022, South West Water was fined £233,333, plus a £170 victim surcharge and costs of £83,967.93 were awarded. South West Water Ltd pleaded […]
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Publication of Company Statistics for 2021
The Company Statistics for 2021 have now been published.
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Change to the Drinking Water Inspectorate General Enquiries Telephone Number
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) Enquiries Line will be changing to the following number with immediate effect: 0330 041 6501. There will be a short period until 31 October 2022 when the 0300 number will still be operational, and during this time callers will be advised of the new number to call in future.
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Publication of Information Letter 04/2022
Information Letter 04/2022 Annual Consumer Contacts has been published.
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Publication of Annex to IL 03/2022
Annex to IL 03/2022 has been published.