HC Deb 14 February 1989 vol 147 c185W
Mr. Fearn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what solutions his Department is seeking to reduce polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tap water; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moynihan

At the request of the Department, water undertakers are conducting a major survey of their supplies to establish whether standards for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are being exceeded. If they are, remedial programmes will be needed comprising the flushing, relining or replacement of water mains.