Something in the water
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/jun/27/water.environment#related-info
The guardian published this article on 27th June 2007 and it initially reports on the legal proceedings of the 20km wide band of carcinogenic bromate in drinking water supplies found in Hatfield and the resolution of who is responsible for financing the removal. The contamination is within the Three Valleys area, who have lost a lot of money already and it also affect Thames Water, who have warned of the increasing problems due to summers becoming warmer and drier. Groundwater pollution is a growing problem with the worst offenders being pesticides and nitrates but also fertilisers, manure and leaking sewers, which can also bring a threat of bacteria and viruses being delivered into drinking water although usually only on a localised level.
Related Links:
Ofwat – http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/
Environment Agency – http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
