Make sure you use a Plumber
The annual report by the UK’s drinking water watchdog shows England’s water supplies are among the best in the world – with 99.97 per cent of samples collected and tested meeting the required standards.
However, the document also reveals more than 36 per cent of water quality failures in homes stem from plumbing issues in customers’ own properties.
Poor plumbing practices and fittings are one of the main causes of drinking water quality being affected, after it has been transferred safely from water mains into people’s homes.
Now WaterSafe, the UK register for approved contractors working with drinking water, is urging homeowners and property managers to always employ someone who is officially approved to work on their plumbing system – to help keep their drinking water safe and wholesome.
Plumbers and other specialist water services contractors on the WaterSafe database have specific training in the Water Supply (Fittings) Regulations, which are designed to protect water supplies from the risk of contamination.
Julie Spinks, director of WaterSafe, said: “The Drinking Water Inspectorate’s latest annual report for England tells us our water supplies are world class and we want to play our part in making sure drinking water is as healthy when it comes out of customers’ taps as it is when it leaves your local water company’s mains and pipes.
“There are a number of things which can affect water quality in homes, or other buildings, such as incorrectly connected appliances likes dishwashers and washing machines, misconnections to waste pipes, poor quality taps and fittings and even contamination from home oil storage tanks.”
Ms Spinks added: “Only plumbers and other specialist contractors with the right skills and knowledge to work safely with drinking water are allowed to join the WaterSafe register.
This gives customers reassurance that they are using a competent and qualified professional to work on one of the most important supplies to their home.”
Customers can find their nearest WaterSafe-approved plumber, or other specialist contractor, by visiting watersafe.org.uk, choosing the service they need and entering their postcode.
There’s also lots of useful advice and information available at watersafe.org.uk/advice.
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