Contamination incidents emphasise need for water protection
New outbreaks of E.Coli and cryptosporidium contamination have again raised questions and concerns about the quality of water obtained from both private and public supplies. A recent case of E.Coli at a Scottish campsite was linked to a private water supply and 150,000 people in Glasgow have just had their public water supply contaminated with cryptosporidium.
Earlier incidents include tap water in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, being contaminated by E.Coli in 2001 and an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the Grampian region in January 2002. Cryptosporidium contamination of tap water was first confirmed in the UK in 1989 and has maintained a high profile ever since. In many cases, people have switched to bottled water as an alternative to boiling their tap water.
Zenith International's Water and Environment team believes that these outbreaks highlight the need for bottlers as well as other food and drink sector companies to ensure adequate protection for their water resources. Water and Environment Director, Peter Easton, said: "A single contamination incident can cause untold damage to consumer confidence. By adequately assessing and protecting groundwater sources, the risk of contamination can be minimised."
Zenith offers a comprehensive groundwater consultancy service, providing advice on the protection and safe development of groundwater resources along with many other groundwater issues. Peter Easton added: "We have undertaken borehole surveys and risk assessments for many major bottled water clients and smaller volume producers. To minimise risk, we recommend an initial assessment of our client's groundwater sources to assess major issues, followed by an ongoing programme of resource management. In most cases, we have been able to identify risks associated with individual boreholes as well as entire catchments and have been able to draw up groundwater protection plans which, when implemented, enable our clients to minimise the risk to their business."
Anyone concerned about the impact that E.Coli, cryptosporidium or water quality issues may have on their business should contact Peter Easton or Julian Hatherall at Zenith International on tel +44 (0)1225 327900, fax +44 (0)1225 327901 or e-mail gw@zenithinternational.com
Note for Editors
For further information, please contact:
Peter Easton or Julian Hatherall, Zenith International Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0)1225 327900 Fax +44 (0)1225 327901
www.zenithinternational.com
Earlier incidents include tap water in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, being contaminated by E.Coli in 2001 and an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in the Grampian region in January 2002. Cryptosporidium contamination of tap water was first confirmed in the UK in 1989 and has maintained a high profile ever since. In many cases, people have switched to bottled water as an alternative to boiling their tap water.
Zenith International's Water and Environment team believes that these outbreaks highlight the need for bottlers as well as other food and drink sector companies to ensure adequate protection for their water resources. Water and Environment Director, Peter Easton, said: "A single contamination incident can cause untold damage to consumer confidence. By adequately assessing and protecting groundwater sources, the risk of contamination can be minimised."
Zenith offers a comprehensive groundwater consultancy service, providing advice on the protection and safe development of groundwater resources along with many other groundwater issues. Peter Easton added: "We have undertaken borehole surveys and risk assessments for many major bottled water clients and smaller volume producers. To minimise risk, we recommend an initial assessment of our client's groundwater sources to assess major issues, followed by an ongoing programme of resource management. In most cases, we have been able to identify risks associated with individual boreholes as well as entire catchments and have been able to draw up groundwater protection plans which, when implemented, enable our clients to minimise the risk to their business."
Anyone concerned about the impact that E.Coli, cryptosporidium or water quality issues may have on their business should contact Peter Easton or Julian Hatherall at Zenith International on tel +44 (0)1225 327900, fax +44 (0)1225 327901 or e-mail gw@zenithinternational.com
Note for Editors
For further information, please contact:
Peter Easton or Julian Hatherall, Zenith International Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0)1225 327900 Fax +44 (0)1225 327901
www.zenithinternational.com