DWI Notice to Thames Water: Risk of unwholesome water at Sheeplands 1 Bowsey
The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has issued a regulation 28(4) notice to Thames Water Utilities Limited concerning a significant risk of supplying unwholesome water from Sheeplands 1 Bowsey treatment works. The risk is associated with confirmed Total coliforms due to backflow from the distribution network and ingress into treated water mains. Thames Water is required to implement various measures, including valve replacements and enhanced monitoring, by dates ranging up to May 2030 to mitigate these risks.
- Location
- Wargrave, Berkshire
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Start
- 01/06/2026, 02:00
- End
- 14/09/2026, 21:18
- Event type
- Microbiological, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Lifted
- Region
- Berkshire
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Boil water before drinking or use bottled water.
- 2Contact a doctor if gastrointestinal symptoms occur.
- 3Maintain hygiene during cooking and handwashing.
Sources
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