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Drinking Water Inspectorate is the Water Quality Regulator for England and Wales based in 2 Marsham Street, SW1P 4DF, LONDON, United Kingdom.

Industry

Utilities

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

LONDON

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1991

Specialties

Drinking Water, Drinking Water Quality, Drinking Water Regulation, Water Industry, Enforcement, Regulation, and Reporting

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Employees at Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI)

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💧 Great news for the drinking water industry - a new laboratory has been designated to undertake regulation 31 product testing. The Drinking Water Inspectorate is pleased to announce that NSF laboratory, Oakdale, Wales has been officially designated to carry out full regulation 31 testing for products in contact with drinking water. This is a significant milestone. Regulation 31 testing is a critical part of keeping drinking water safe, and the industry has faced real challenges in maintaining laboratory capacity to meet demand. The laboratory will be undertaking: ✅Full leaching protocols including BSEN12873 and associated tests ✅GC-MS, TOC and specific determinant testing ✅Testing for all products including membranes and ion exchange resins The designation means manufacturers and water companies can now access a fully equipped, approved laboratory to meet their regulation 31 requirements. 💧#DrinkingWater #WaterQuality #Regulation31 #PublicHealth #DWI
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💧 Protecting our drinking water for the future starts with smarter water use today. England and Wales are facing a real water scarcity challenge. The Environment Agency has predicted a demand gap of five billion litres per day by 2055 and tackling that requires action on multiple fronts, including making smarter use of the water we already have. That's why we're pleased to share our new report: Governance Framework for Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Reuse Systems, produced by an Expert Group convened by the Chief Inspector of Drinking Water. The report sets out how rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse (collecting water for uses like toilet flushing, garden irrigation and laundry) can play an important role in reducing demand on our drinking water supply, whilst keeping public health firmly protected. Key findings include: ✅ Up to 22% of household water use goes on toilet flushing alone - all of which could safely use harvested rainwater or greywater instead of drinking water. ✅ Mandatory accreditation for water reuse installers and contractors (similar to the Gas Safe Register) would give the sector the credibility and consistency it needs to grow safely ✅ As the technical experts in drinking water safety, we are committed to building public confidence in water reuse and this report provides the evidence base to show it can be done safely and effectively ✅ Countries like Germany and Belgium have safely practised rainwater harvesting for over 20 years - there is a clear and well-trodden path for England and Wales to follow This work sits alongside wider efforts to future-proof our water supplies. Regulators’ Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development (RAPID) has recently published a series of explainers on the four types of infrastructure needed to meet future demand - reservoirs, water transfers, recycling schemes, and desalination - which together with water reuse paint a picture of a resilient water future for England and Wales. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eRbWN7Y7💧 #WaterEfficiency #DrinkingWater #WaterReuse #PublicHealth
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We are recruiting - Join our team Inspector - Network and Information Systems (Cyber Security) – Civil Service Ref: 455466 Make a difference in protecting public health by becoming a Network and Information Systems Inspector. The Network and Information Systems Regulations (NIS) (2018) extended the original Drinking Water Supply regulations to include greater emphasis on the security and reliability of information systems which control drinking water production or delivery, with particular regard to the modern-day threat of cyber security. The main responsibility of the Inspectorate’s NIS team is to ensure that the 17 drinking water companies in England and Wales (that are currently within scope of the NIS regulations) take appropriate and proportionate technical and organisational measures to manage any risks posed to the security of their network and information systems. This includes the cyber and physical security of assets on which their essential service of drinking water provision relies. The Inspectorate regularly needs to respond to an evolving risk picture, and incidents which impact the water network. Therefore, the post holder will need to be flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing work priorities and may be required to participate in the Inspectorate’s response to a security incident. This may include out of hours working on occasion, but the Inspectorate makes every effort to allow for individual personal circumstances and offers a range of flexible working options including remote working and some working from home. Responsibilities: - Evaluation of annual self-assessments by Operators of Essential Service (OES) against the Cyber Assessment Framework. - Logging and assessment of any reported incidents from the sector. - Scoping of, preparation for and completion of verification audits with selected OES. - Making recommendations regarding enforcement action that might be required to address gaps in compliance. - Preparation of new and revisions to existing guidance for OES on meeting the requirements of NIS. - Preparation of annual reports on compliance against NIS and the activities of the Inspectorate in England and Wales for Ministers. - Routine liaison with Inspectorate colleagues, Defra, Welsh Government, other stakeholders and OES. - Contribution towards regular internal performance and financial reports. For more information and to apply online visit the Civil Service Jobs website: https://lnkd.in/duKStHWKClosing date: 23:55 Tuesday 5 May 2026.#drinkingwaterregulation #drinkingwaterinspector #inspector #networkinfomationsystems #regulations #drinkingwaterquality #cyber #recruiting
Inspector - Network and Information Systems (Cyber Security) civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk
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We are recruiting - Join our team Principal Inspector - Civil Service Ref No 442244 Make a difference in protecting public health by becoming a Principal Inspector. The Inspectorate is seeking a Principal Inspector to support the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the delivery of the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s vision and strategic objectives. Each Principal Inspector leads a team of Inspectors, data and support staff with strong academic, technical, scientific, engineering and practical backgrounds in the water and allied industries. The Inspectorate’s technical and support staff includes experts in network and information systems, data management, information and knowledge management and business administration (including HR, recruitment and finance). Each of the teams are involved in the delivery of one or more of the Inspectorate’s drinking water regulatory processes including: water quality event investigation, drinking water quality compliance assessment, risk based technical audit, the approval of products and processes, the improvement of public and private supplies, fit for purpose regulations and drinking water standards and public reporting. Responsibilities: Operational delivery on a national or area basis dependent upon assigned responsibilities; Delivery of overall business and strategic objectives set by SMT; Staff management including work allocation, rotation, training, performance and welfare; Engagement with the regulated industry, local authorities and other key participants when delivering your objectives; On-site liaison, audits and inspections as part of your team; Enforcement activities as part of your role; Support the SMT in the operational delivery of the Inspectorate’s strategy; Responsibility for performance reporting to the SMT. For more information and to apply online visit the Civil Service Jobs website: https://lnkd.in/gnVSRckPClosing date: 23:55 Monday 2 February 2026.#drinkingwaterinspectorate; #recruiting; #waterqualityjobs; #waterregulation;
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Did you know the UK's drinking water quality scores a perfect 100 on the Yale Environmental Performance Index? It's world-classMarcus Rink from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) explains why this is a huge achievement, and what it takes to maintain it - both now and in the future - in our brand new episode of the WiseOnWater #podcast! Listen to the facts behind the headlines> SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/eqye7cCRAPPLE: https://lnkd.in/exkxGBYxSponsored by Xylem Water Solutions UK & Ireland #DrinkingWater #DWI #WorldClass #WaterQuality #WiseOnWater

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Research published. We have published this research report on our website. “Cryptosporidium – Review of the Reports of the Group of Experts, Literature and Events” along with the “Recommendations for the Management of Cryptosporidium in water supplies”.https://lnkd.in/ga5_B2v4
🌍 Representing the UK on the international stage, Deputy Chief Inspector Nicholas Adjei and Principal Inspector Ann Bunting joined experts from across Europe in Budapest for the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health. The event marked two decades of collaboration under the Protocol, which supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals and drives progress towards safer, more resilient water and sanitation systems. Ann and Nicholas shared the UK’s approach to risk-based regulation and water safety planning, contributing to discussions on global challenges such as emerging contaminants, climate change, and population growth. As a WHO Collaborating Centre, we also took the opportunity to connect with other centres facing similar issues, exploring ways to strengthen our shared mission to protect public health now and in the future and we welcome continued work alongside our European partners as the Protocol further focuses on adaptation, resilience, and emergency preparedness. 💧 Through active collaboration, we’re turning shared challenges into shared progress
New research opportunity on risk profile of PFAS in distribution systems. A call for a new e-tendering competition has just been released to investigate the risk profile of PFAS chemicals in water supplies beyond the water treatment works stage. Full details can be found on our Research Competitions page on our website with a deadline of 05/12/2025.https://lnkd.in/grRYd-UT
Research Competitions - Drinking Water Inspectorate dwi.gov.uk

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