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How often is tap water tested?
Water companies in the UK conduct extensive and frequent testing of drinking water, from source to tap. This routine monitoring, like the testing at the fire hydrant in Martin Close, ensures compliance with strict quality standards and allows for rapid detection of issues like E.coli contamination, protecting public health.
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