Water Quality

 

Sea Water

During the summer months (May to September) the Environment Agency carries out bacteriological testing of the sea water at the borough's beaches. The results are posted on our notice boards located in the car parks at Monks Hill, Salterns Road and Hill Head Sailing Club. Alternatively you can find the results on the Environment Agency's website at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/youreng/eff/1190084/water/213925/bathing (this is an external hyperlink).

 

River Water

The Environment Agency also test the water from the River Meon and the River Wallington as well as Fareham Creek and Hook Lake. The results can be found at: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/maps/info/river (this is an external hyperlink).

 

Enquiries relating to water quality should be directed to the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Regulatory Services at regulatory@fareham.gov.uk or by phone 01329 236100.

 

Drinking Water

If you have any problems with drinking water at private premises please contact Portsmouth water tel 023 9249 9888 or Southern Water tel 0845 278 0845 for assistance.

 

Information on water pollution can be found at the Water Pollution Guide (this is an external hyperlink)