Written questions

Water Supply

2026-06-01 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 6215 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what minimum standards apply to mains water pressure for domestic customers; and what steps are taken to ensure that water companies remain compliant with those standards when adjustin

Answer

Water companies must meet minimum service standards set through the Guaranteed Standards Scheme, including maintaining adequate water pressure and providing compensation where these standards are not met. The Government strengthened protections in July 20...