The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) is creating an Advisory Standards Board of experts to make recommendations to Ministers on the future drinking water standards.
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) is creating an Advisory Standards Board of experts to make recommendations to Ministers on the future drinking water standards.
The Inspectorate is currently recruiting for board members and the application process will open on 9 January 2023.
DWI said the Standards Board will use science and evidence to make recommendations to Ministers for future updates to standards where there are new and emerging contaminants, updated toxicological data and other areas where standards may be improved in order to protect public health and improve confidence in drinking water.
The Standards Board will comprise a chair and 8 board members recruited for their knowledge and technical expertise.
The Drinking Water Inspectorate will provide the secretariat function and undertake the administrative roles to ensure the board can operate efficiently.
The Standards Board will operate in a 5 yearly legislative review cycle and will set the main agenda for items to consider at the start of the cycle. DWI will publish a list of parameters for consideration so that water companies can assess what data they currently hold and undertake risk assessments against future standards to help inform the Standards Board’s decision.
If any emerging parameter becomes a concern during the review cycle the Board will add it into the list for prioritisation.
The DWI said the Standards Board wishes to work with the water Industry to ensure that the recommendations are practical, deliverable and will ensure public health is protected.
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