The safety and quality of drinking water in Northern Ireland remains high, according to a new report.

The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is responsible for regulating drinking water quality, has published its Annual Report for 2016.

The results are based on samples taken from water treatment works, service reservoirs and consumers' taps. The latest DWI report reveals that in 2016, overall compliance was reported as 99.86% in Northern Ireland.

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Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) Chief Executive David Small said: "The Drinking Water Inspectorate's latest report is reassuring for consumers and confirms that the standard of our drinking water, which must meet strict regulatory standards, remains consistently high.

"It is the Drinking Water Inspectorate's role to provide independent assurance to consumers that NI Water continues to meet its regulatory responsibilities. Their aim is to safeguard the delivery of safe, clean drinking water for consumers, through the independent and effective regulation of drinking water quality."

(CD/LM)