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Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 July 1990. It was answered by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 July 1990 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Written question

Question
Statement on incidence & levels of tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene & polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in drinking water; if levels detected have in any case exceeded WHO guidelines & to discuss with EC counterparts establishment of maximum, advisable concentrations in respect of each of these chemicals. - Incls figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
175 c646W
Session
1989-90
Subjects
Health hazards EU action Pollution Pollution control Monitoring Water Water supply World Health Organization Pollutants Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Trichloroethylene Tetrachloroethylene
Legislation
Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989