3 w. ago How to check if your tap water has been contaminated after 'boil before drinking' alert

There's a simple way for Scots to test their local water quality for peace of mind

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4 w. ago Urgent 'do not drink' warning issued for tap water in UK region

Residents in the affected areas have been told to boil their tap water before drinking it, using it to brush their teeth or for washing salad after tests revealed the presence of potentially dangerous organisms.

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4 w. ago Boil water alert in UK as people told to take action 'until further notice'

Customers in parts of North Yorkshire have been told to boil their tap water after routine tests showed higher than usual levels of bacteria in the supply

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4 w. ago Boil tap water 'until further notice' warning issued to some UK householders

Households in the affected area have been urged to boil all tap water used for drinking, brushing teeth and preparation of foods.

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4 w. ago UK county's households told to boil tap water 'until further notice' over bacteria fears

North Yorkshire residents advised to boil their tap water after routine tests showed elevated levels of bacteria in the supply - the warning affects a number of postcodes

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4 w. ago 'Boil tap water' warning after high levels of bacteria discovered

Brits living in parts of one UK county have been urged to boil their tap water 'until further notice'

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