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 9.2/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Severn Trent and has been tested for 22 contaminants across 43 postcode districts.
Average score
9.2/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
43
Issues flagged
1
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Birmingham tap water is safe to drink. Based on 43 areas tested, Birmingham has an average water quality score of 9.2/10 (above the UK average of 9.0/10). 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.
Contaminants flagged most often across the city.
All postcode districts in Birmingham, ranked by water quality score.
Learn more about the water quality issues relevant to this area.
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Yes, Birmingham tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 43 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.2/10. Served by Severn Trent, Birmingham's water travels over 70 miles from the Elan Valley in Wales.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Birmingham. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 43 tested areas the average water quality score is 9.2/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
The most commonly flagged contaminants across Birmingham are Nitrite (flagged in 1 area). No PFAS were detected.
Water in Birmingham has an average hardness of 341 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as very hard. Hard water causes limescale buildup in kettles and appliances. A water softener or filter may help.
The areas with the best water quality in Birmingham are B74 (9.7/10), B72 (9.6/10), B1 (9.5/10).
Water in Birmingham is supplied by Severn Trent. Served by Severn Trent, Birmingham's water travels over 70 miles from the Elan Valley in Wales.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 43 areas tested in Birmingham.
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