What are we doing about PFAS?

We, along with other water companies, are in the process of assessing and monitoring PFAS (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances) to identify them, measure likely concentrations and assess the need for future mitigations.

Water companies are providing this data back to the regulator, and DWI will subsequently report on the findings of this process and provide insight into the overall picture of PFAS for Drinking Water in England and Wales.

We are also supporting the DWI in working closely with the UK Health Security Agency, the Environment Agency and the government to adopt the most up-to-date information regarding standards and toxicology.

We will also continue to support the work being done by the European Federation of National Associations of Water Services (EurEau), advocating for enforcement and environmental regulation to prevent PFAS at source.

Find out more about what they are and what we are doing about them.