Water Quality

Good water quality is important for everyday life and every house must have a supply of clean, fresh water for it to be fit to live in.

The Council provide a service for sampling and testing of Private Water Supplies within the Taunton Deane area and monitor the quality of public mains supplies.

Useful Information

Public Water Supplies
Private Water Supplies
Fees and Charges

Dowloadable documents

Free leaflets are available, covering various areas of Private Water Supplies.

A Guide to Private Water Supplies (283 KB)

Contact Details

The Environmental Protection Team would be pleased to hear from anyone who has a question, comment or suggestion about any aspect of the service. You can contact us by any of the following means:

Visit
The Council Offices at The Deane House In Belvedere Road. As the Officers spend much of their time out of the office, it is advisable to make an appointment.

Post
The Environmental Protection Team
The Deane House
Belvedere Road
TAUNTON
TA1 1HE

Tel: 01823 356339
Email: environmental.protection@tauntondeane.gov.uk

Wessex Water
Tel: 0845 600 4 600
Email: customer.services@wessexwater.co.uk
Website: Wessex Water (external link)

South West Water
Peninsula House
Rydon Lane
EXETER
EX2 7HR
Tel: 0845 169 11 44
Website: Southwest Water (external link)

Drinking Water Inspectorate
Tel: 020 7082 8024
Email: dwi.enquiries@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Website: DWI (external link)

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