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Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 February 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
What estimate he has made of the costs to the water industry of removing (a) nitrates, (b) phosphates and (c) pesticides from water. - Includes fact that Director General of Water Services estimates that costs of removing nitrates from drinking water supplies in England and Wales is £150m. and pesticides £600m.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14647; 271 c659W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Costs Pollution Pollution control Pesticides Phosphates Water Utilities Nitrates
Contains statistics
Yes