Industry insiders warn that the shutdown of laboratories for testing and certifying water cleaning chemicals poses a significant risk to the safety of tap water in the UK.
The inability to test chemicals abroad, as required by UK rules, has created a regulatory bottleneck, preventing water companies from using necessary cleaning products.
Recent incidents, like the detection of the cryptosporidium parasite, highlight the potential health dangers posed by the existing gaps in water safety regulations in the UK.
With all testing laboratories closed since 2021, water companies are unable to assure the safety of drinking water, risking public health and economic stability.
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