Drinking Water Inspectorate

The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) is a public health body in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for assessing the quality of drinking water in England and Wales, ensuring it is safe and clean for human consumption.

Pronunciation

Drinking Water Inspectorate: /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˈwɔːtər ɪnˈspektərət/

Etymology

The term "Drinking Water Inspectorate" is derived from the English language. "Drinking water" refers to water that is safe to drink or to use for food preparation, without risk of health problems. "Inspectorate" is a body of inspectors who carry out official inspections, in this case, of the water supply.

Related Terms

Water Quality: The physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water. It is a measure of the condition of water relative to the requirements of one or more biotic species and or to any human need or purpose.
Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
Water Supply: The provision of water by public utilities, commercial organisations, community endeavors or by individuals, usually via a system of pumps and pipes.
Water Treatment: The process of improving the quality of water to make it appropriate for a specific end-use. The end use may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation or many other uses.

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Drinking Water Inspectorate