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Drinking Water Quality in Northern Ireland

What is Cryptosporidium?

Why is my water discoloured?

Why does my water taste or smell unpleasant?

What is water hardness?

Lead in Drinking Water

Where can I have my water tested?


Information Leaflets

'Looking after WATER in your Home'Opens in new window. - A consumer's guide, produced by Water UK.

'Is Your PRIVATE Water Supply SAFE?'(.PDF 709Kb)Opens in new window.

Further information on UK wide drinking water issues can be found on the DWI (England & Wales) Opens in new window. website.

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