Written question asked by Gregory Stafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Chlorine: Health Hazards
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what research his Department has commissioned or reviewed since 2000 into potential health effects associated with long-term domestic exposure to chlorinated mains water through bathing, showering and other household hygiene uses.
- Answer
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Chlorine has a long history of about 100 years of safe use for hygiene purposes worldwide. It is the most widely used disinfectant in the home. It is also a disinfectant used by the water industry to maintain hygienic conditions within the public water supply network of pipes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 14681
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Health hazards Water Chlorine
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- 2026-07-08 17:37:09 +0100
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