Drinking water consumer information
The Drinking Water Inspectorate is responsible for:
- Regulating drinking water quality in Northern Ireland for public and private supplies
- Assesses drinking water quality against regulatory standards
- Carries out detailed inspections of water sampling and assesses water treatment, distribution policies and practice
- Publishes an annual report containing an overview of drinking water quality in Northern Ireland.
- Develops policy and regulation on drinking water issues, in association with other UK Drinking Water Regulators.
It also provides information for the general public in order to educate the public about water related issues in Northern Ireland at the moment.
Some of the issues raised by the public include:
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?
Other information is contained in the following Information leaflets:
Looking After WATER in Your Home - The Consumer's Guide(.PDF 550Kb)
- An information leaflet produced by Northern Ireland Water.
Is Your PRIVATE Water Supply SAFE?'(.PDF 709Kb)
Related Documents
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (SR 255)
Guidance on The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (.PDF 25Kb)
Further information on UK wide drinking water issues can be found on the DWI (England & Wales) website.
