Written questions

Chlorine: Health Hazards

Commons · Question 14684 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

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.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 8 Jul 2026

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.