Thames Water Tops Tables

17/07/2008

The annual report by the independent watchdog, the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), confirms that a record 99.98% of 168,000 tests on samples taken from customers\' taps in 2007 met national and European standards covering the safety, appearance and taste of drinking water. In addition, Thames Water received the lowest rate of customer complaints about drinking water quality. The results come as increasing numbers of consumers are turning to tap water over concerns about the financial and environmental cost of bottled alternatives.

David Owens, Chief Executive of Thames Water said that arlier this year Thames Water launched the London On Tap campaign to promote the serving of tap water in restaurants, bars and hotels. "It's proving extremely popular and these results can only boost it".

Thames Water is making tap water accessible to people whilst out and about in London, as a cheaper and more environmental alternative to purchasing bottled water. Through the London on Tap campaign, Thames Water has challenged designers who are currently living, working or studying in London to design a stylish and sustainable glass water carafe for the capital's bars, cafes, restaurants and hotels to serve customers tap water.

Designers have until July 31 to submit their designs for a chance of winning the GBP5k prize and the opportunity to have their designs mass-manufactured to grace the tables of London's eating establishments and watering holes next year.

Expanding the London On Tap campaign, Thames Water is currently investigating the possibility of installing water dispensers at London's mainline rail stations, to provide commuters with chilled tap water.

Read more about: safety drinking water
Website: http://www.thameswater.co.uk/yourhome/
Supplier: Thames Water Utilities Ltd

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