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Health Act 1956

Drinking water - Duties of drinking-water suppliers and temporary drinking-water suppliers

69W: Duty to take reasonable steps to supply wholesome drinking water

You could also call this:

"Water suppliers must help keep your drinking water safe and healthy"

You have a right to wholesome drinking water. The people who supply your drinking water must take reasonable steps to make sure it is safe for you to drink. They have to do this to keep you healthy and safe.

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Part 2ADrinking water
Duties of drinking-water suppliers and temporary drinking-water suppliers

69WDuty to take reasonable steps to supply wholesome drinking water (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 69W: repealed, on , by section 206(1) of the Water Services Act 2021 (2021 No 36).