Drinking Water 2023 – Public Supplies England – Annual Report Published
We have published Drinking Water 2023 – Public Supplies England Annual Report.
Drinking water quality in England is excellent, with public supplies consistently meeting the stringent regulatory standards for drinking water. Where failures do occur, a rigorous investigation takes place with actions to protect consumers and prevent recurrence.
The Chief Inspector has said:
‘Drinking water in England is amongst the most tightly regulated and best quality in the world. Water companies consistently meet the stringent regulatory standards for drinking water, with 99.97% of samples complying with the regulatory standards in 2023.
Whilst the report shows the excellent quality of drinking water for consumers in England, it is appropriate to highlight those areas requiring further improvement. The purpose of this is to ensure that there is continual investment, development, and enhancement, to benefit consumers and safeguard supplies for future generations.’