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Environmental protection

Drinking water

Audits and inspections of water companies in England and Wales, and enforcement action to ensure compliance with the Water Quality Regulations - including investigation of customer complaints and incidents which affect drinking water supplies - is dealt with by the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

[Note that some information on policy issues such as water supply arrangements and water charging is indexed in our Water Industry section.]

Page last modified: 28 February 2007
Page published: 28 February 2007

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs