Drinking water in an emergency
Find out about how to stay safe during a drinking water emergency and the role we play.
In an emergency
In an emergency, follow the advice of your local Civil Defence / council.
If you believe your drinking water is not safe or have another concern, you should first contact your drinking water supplier.
Find out who supplies your water on the Public Register of Drinking Water Supplies
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