Drinking Water Inspectorate; of consumption
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is a section of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) set up to regulate the public water supply companies in England and Wales.
Based in Whitehall, it produces an annual report showing the quality of and problems associated with drinking water. Its remit is to assessing the quality of drinking water in England and Wales, taking enforcement action if standards are not being met, and appropriate action when water is unfit for human consumption.<ref>Drinking Water Inspectorate web site. Accessed 5 October 2007</ref>
It is also responsible for reporting on drinking water quality to the European Union under the European Drinking Water Directive (DWD), Council Directive 98/83/EC, which concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption.<ref>The European Commission’s Environment DG web site. Accessed 5 October 2007</ref> In addition, it provides advice to DEFRA on the transposition of European water legislation in England and Wales.
External links
- Official website
References
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