Written question asked by Gregory Stafford (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Water Supply: Housing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has considered the potential merits of introducing a requirement for households undertaking significant plumbing alterations to be provided with information on potential changes to water quality and associated public health considerations.
- Answer
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The Water Fittings Regulations protect human health by preventing fittings from being installed, connected, arranged or used in such a manner that it causes or is likely to cause contamination of drinking water supplies. Defra would recommend that anyone making alterations to their plumbing should use a Watersafe plumber. The Watersafe website provides a free directory of competent, qualified plumbers.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 25250
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Housing Standards Water supply Plumbing Public health
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- 2026-09-08 13:39:41 +0100
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