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  • Publication of research report “Bench-Scale Water Treatment Efficacy Study of PFAS Removal”

    DWI and UKWIR jointly funded research into a Bench-scale water treatment efficacy study of PFAS removal. The full report, executive summary and the preliminary review can be found on our Completed Research pages.

    • Published 12:48:35 BST 29 April 2025
  • Publication of research report ” Effectiveness of Water Treatment Processes in the removal of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs)”

    The DWI commissioned research into the effectiveness of water treatment processes in the removal of EDCs in drinking water. The full report and executive summary can be viewed on our Completed Research Page.

    • Published 16:02:27 GMT 12 March 2025
  • Advisory group report published

    Drinking water quality standards in England and Wales: Advisory group recommendations and full report has been published on our website.

    • Published 15:34:59 GMT 26 February 2025
  • DWI Job Vacancies

    Learn about our Inspector job vacancies – Work for the DWI.

    • Published 13:00:04 GMT 10 January 2025
  • Chlorine podcast published

    We have published our second On Tap podcast on our website.

    • Published 10:30:53 BST 24 October 2024
  • Lead podcast published

    We have published our first On Tap podcast on our website.

    • Published 11:35:00 BST 20 September 2024
  • Publication of Research report “Cyanotoxins in raw surface waters”

    The DWI commissioned research into cyantoxins in raw surface waters to determine the scientific relevance of any prescribed standard for Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), its occurrence in raw surface waters, treated water concentrations, risks to consumers, and the suitability of analysis methods for cyanotoxin monitoring. The full report and executive summary can be viewed on our completed research pages.

    • Published 10:29:56 BST 13 August 2024
  • Drinking Water 2023 – Public Supplies Wales – Annual Report Published

    We have published Drinking Water 2023 – Public Supplies Wales Annual Report.

    • Published 17:20:02 BST 16 July 2024
  • Drinking Water 2023 – Wales – Private Water Supplies – Annual Report Published

    We have now published the Drinking Water 2023 – Wales – Private Water Supplies report on our website.

    • Published 17:14:59 BST 16 July 2024
  • 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 […]

    • Published 16:22:11 BST 9 July 2024
  • Statement from the Chief Inspector of Drinking Water – May 2024

    The Drinking Water Inspectorate was notified of the contamination of drinking water supplies in Brixham, in Devon, by South West Water, and we are continuing to investigate the actions taken by the water company. South West Water is working to return the water supply to normal using rigorous testing to provide assurance, and the Inspectorate will […]

    • Published 17:24:28 BST 30 May 2024
  • Water supply issues in Brixham area

    The latest information can be found on the .GOV.UK website at Water supply issues in Brixham area – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

    • Published 10:00:56 BST 22 May 2024
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