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Chlorine: Health Hazards

Asked by Gregory StaffordConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 8 July 2026UIN 14684

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance is issued to water companies on monitoring chlorine residuals at consumers' taps following alterations to domestic plumbing arrangements.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Water companies are not obliged to conduct monitoring of any sort following alterations to domestic plumbing arrangements. If there is an issue, water companies can be asked to inspect the arrangements under the water fittings regulations.

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