Drinking water
Information about drinking water and emergency preparedness related to the supply of drinking water.
![UV desinfection unit with sample ports making water sampling possible right before and after desinfection. Photo: NIPH - Eyvind Andersen UV desinfection unit with sample ports making water sampling possible right before and after desinfection. Photo: NIPH - Eyvind Andersen](/globalassets/bilder/vann/uv-anlegg.jpg?preset=mainbodywidth&maxwidth=970&width=970)
The NIPH discontinues the voluntary approval of UV disinfection units. The list with approved products will not be updated.
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Water suppliers may advise consumers to boil their drinking water if there is a risk that it contains harmful microorganisms. Follow the advice given and avoid ingesting water straight from the tap.
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![One in ten people obtains water from private wells and other small water plants. Nine out of ten obtain drinking water from waterworks that perform regular testing, such as for E. coli bacteria. However, if the water pipeline is in poor condition, drinking water can be contaminated on the way to consumers. Illustration:Norwegian Institute of Public Health Illustrasjon](/globalassets/bilder/folkehelserapporten/FHR_drikkevann_eng.jpg?preset=mainbodywidth&maxwidth=970&width=970)
Water supplies have greatly improved over the recent years. However, there is still a risk that water may become contaminated before reaching the consumer.
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