Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 October 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 October 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department has tested and analysed the quality of (a) the holding lakes either side of Faggs Road and Princes Lake, Bedfont, (b) the River Crane and (c) drinking water supplied to London residents in the last 12 months.

Answer: Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if her Department has tested and analysed the quality of (a) the holding lakes either side of Faggs Road and Princes Lake, Bedfont, (b) the River Crane and (c) drinking water supplied to London residents in the last 12 months. [8304] Mr. Meacher: No. The Environment Agency is responsible for testing and analysing water quality in rivers and lakes; and Water Companies in England and Wales carry out daily testing of supplies to consumers for compliance with regulatory standards. In the London area this duty is fulfilled by Thames Water Utilities, Sutton and East Surrey Water Company and Three Valleys Water Company.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8304; 373 c176W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Greater London Drinking water Monitoring Standards Water Water supply Testing Rivers Lakes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk