Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether proposed reforms to the water sector will include specific protections for recreational water users within measures relating to public health.

This question was answered on 16th October 2026
The Public Health Water Taskforce is advising the Government on public health risks as-sociated with recreational water quality and opportunities for mitigation. Work is ongo-ing to develop evidence to inform decisions on future protections for recreational water users. Public health is a priority for the upcoming Water Bill.