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Who pays for water safety failures?
Water companies like Portsmouth Water are legally responsible for providing safe drinking water. If they fail, they can face hefty fines from regulators like the Drinking Water Inspectorate. These costs can impact company profits, but ultimately, they are built into the charges customers pay for their water supply.
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