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Drinking water quality
Drinking water quality is governed by specific regulations and it is the duty of thr local water amd sewerage undertaker (United Utilities) to sample and analyse mains drinking water from consumers taps. The results of this sampling are sent to the Pollution Control section and the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), who are the central government regulatory body responsible for enforcing drinking water quality standards.
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Complaints
and remedies - Most common problems and possible solutions
Drinking water
standards - Water Quality (Water Supply) Regulations 2000)
Drinking Water Inspectorate - Enforce
water quality requirements
Ofwat - Economic water industry regulator
Consumer Council for Water -
Represents water customers in England and Wales
United Utilities - Supplies
drinking water and sewerage services
United Utilities
- Drinking Water Quality Report 2006
If you have a problem with drinking water quality officers from Pollution Control can offer advice and, should you wish, can refer your complaint to the United Utilities water quality desk.