Lead in drinking water
Small amounts of lead can end up in water as it travels through lead pipes. Lead can build up in the body over time and become harmful. Young children and pregnant women are particularly at risk of the effects of…
Water Quality
The quality of our water supply is checked and monitored by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) against the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016.
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Fluoride
Fluoride occurs naturally at very low levels in drinking water, the amount depends on the type of the rock near the source of your water supply. Water companies are sometimes asked to add fluoride to improve dental health. The amount…
Metallic/bitter tastes
If you have new pipework installed or changes to your plumbing, you may notice a bitter or metallic taste in your water. The taste can be more pronounced in the morning or after the water has been standing in pipes…
Fuel contamination
Chemicals from fuel or heating oil spills can travel through plastic pipes and contaminate your water supply. If you answer yes to some or all of the questions below, follow the advice in the section below. Does your water taste…
Woody tastes and smells
If your water tastes or smells woody, like pencil wood, this can be caused by older pipework, commonly used in the 1960s and 1970s which have alkathene in them. This is not harmful. Flushing your taps for a few minutes…
Earthy, musty, or stale tastes or smells
If your water tastes or smells earthy, musty, or stale and the taste/smell is more noticeable first thing in the morning or when the property has been left for a period of time you can usually resolve the issue by…