Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 27 February 2003 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, what (a) percentage and (b) gross volume of water intended for drinking purposes was tested for (i) mineral content and (ii) chemical content in the last year for which figures are available, broken down by water company supplier. - Includes figure.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what (a) percentage and (b) gross volume of water intended for drinking purposes was tested for (i) mineral content and (ii) chemical content in the last year for which figures are available, broken down by water company supplier. [99244] Mr. Morley: All public water supplies are tested for the most important minerals, namely calcium and magnesium and for 34 other chemicals or group of chemicals. All of the results are required to be put on public records by water companies, and a summary is published in the Annual Report of the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99244; 400 c677W;400 c669W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Chemicals Drinking water Quality control Minerals Standards Water Water supply Testing Water companies
Contains statistics: Yes
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