What does the DWQR do?
The Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland (DWQR) exists to ensure that drinking water in Scotland is safe to drink. There are 2 types of water supply in Scotland:
Scottish Water (public) water supply
The DWQR:
- Monitors the quality of water samples taken by Scottish Water
- Enforces serious breaches of the regulations
- Checks Scottish Water are taking and analysing samples correctly
- Inspects Scottish Water’s assets and activities
- Oversees the quality-driven investment programme
- Assists consumers where Scottish Water has failed to adequately resolve a complaint about water quality
Private Water Supply
The DWQR:
- Reports on the quality of private water supplies
- Checks that local authorities are regulating private water supplies in their area
- Provides guidance and clarification to local authorities
The DWQR also ensures accurate, impartial information is available on drinking water quality in Scotland and promotes the use of robust water science.
Scotland's Water Quality
This chart shows water quality compliance each month against the regulatory standards at consumers' taps
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