§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest advice he has received on cryptosporidium in drinking water. [4896]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe expert group, chaired by Sir John Badenoch, published its second report on 2 November this year.
This confirmed that control over the catchment areas from which source waters are drawn and meticulous control and management of water treatment processes are the main safeguards against further outbreaks of waterborne cryptosporidiosis.
Outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis, which are thought to be linked to drinking water, are investigated by the drinking water inspectorate and the case for prosecuting a water company for supplying water unfit for human consumption is considered.