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Is Birmingham tap water safe to drink?

Served by Severn Trent, Birmingham's water travels over 70 miles from the Elan Valley in Wales.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Birmingham scores 9.3/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Severn Trent and has been tested for 23 contaminants across 50 postcode districts.

Average score

9.3/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

50

Issues flagged

1

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Birmingham tap water is safe to drink. Based on 50 areas tested, Birmingham has an average water quality score of 9.3/10 (above the UK average of 9.1/10). 1 contaminant was flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Severn Trent. Served by Severn Trent, Birmingham's water travels over 70 miles from the Elan Valley in Wales.

Top concerns in Birmingham

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Nitrate1 area

Water quality by area

All postcode districts in Birmingham, ranked by water quality score.

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

B62Birmingham8.91Severn Trent B75Birmingham8.90Severn Trent B73Birmingham9.10Severn Trent B76Birmingham9.10Severn Trent B12Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B14Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B18Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B26Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B30Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B44Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B5Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B8Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B92Birmingham9.20Severn Trent B1Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B10Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B11Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B13Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B15Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B16Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B17Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B19Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B2Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B20Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B21Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B23Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B25Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B27Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B28Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B29Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B3Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B31Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B32Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B33Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B34Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B36Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B37Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B4Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B42Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B43Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B45Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B47Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B6Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B66Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B7Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B9Birmingham9.30Severn Trent B24Birmingham9.40Severn Trent B35Birmingham9.40Severn Trent B38Birmingham9.40Severn Trent B72Birmingham9.70Severn Trent B74Birmingham9.80Severn Trent

Main water supplier— 50 postcodes in Birmingham

Severn Trent

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Based on water quality data from 50 postcode districts in Birmingham. Data from your water company via the Stream Water Data Portal and the Environment Agency. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.