Bacteriophages in tap water

Dear Michael,

Thank you for your request for information made under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.

Whilst I can supply information on the named bacteria, this specific
question is outside our area of responsibility and technically we do not
hold the information you request under section 1 (1) (a) of the Act. You
need to address your question to Department for Environment Food Rural
Affairs or the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

DEFRA deals with all aspects of water policy in England, including water
supply and resources, and the regulatory systems for the water environment
and the water industry. These include drinking water quality; the quality
of water in rivers, lakes and estuaries, coastal and marine waters; sewage
treatment; and reservoir safety.

DEFRA work closely with the Environment Agency (which manages water
resources and enforces water quality standards), the Drinking Water
Inspectorate (which regulates the quality of drinking water), and Ofwat
(which is responsible for economic regulation of the water industry).

Contact details:

Defra
Customer Contact Unit
Eastbury House
30 - 34 Albert Embankment
London, SE1 7TL

Email: [1][email address]

Drinking Water Inspectorate
Room M03, 55 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2EY

Telephone : 020 7270 3370

E-mail: [2][email address]

Please contact me if you require further clarification.

Kind Regards,

George Stafford

Head of Public Information Access

Health Protection Agency - Communications Division

61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ

Direct Dial: +44 (0)20 8327 6629

Fax: +44 (0)20 8327 6633

Email: [email address]

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