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Written question asked by Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2025. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Water Companies: Digital Mapping

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of compliance by water companies with their statutory obligations to maintain accurate digital maps of (a) potable water mains, (b) service reservoirs and (c) isolation valves in rural areas.

Answer

The Government is preparing to respond to the recommendations of the Independent Water Commission, including on the extent and enforcement of current water industry mapping requirements. Reforms outlined in this response will form the basis of a new water reform bill to be introduced early in this Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82231
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Rural areas Water companies Digital mapping
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk