According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Blackpool scores 9.2/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by United Utilities and has been tested for 16 contaminants across 10 postcode districts.
9.2 / 10
10 areas tested · 1 flagged · UK average 9.0
Yes, Blackpool tap water is safe to drink. Based on 10 areas tested, Blackpool 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 United Utilities. United Utilities supplies Blackpool from Lake District reservoirs, with water treated at Franklaw works.
Contaminants flagged most often across the city.
All postcode districts in Blackpool, ranked by water quality score.
| Postcode | Area | Score | Flagged | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 | Blackpool | 8.4 | 1 | United Utilities |
| FY2 | Blackpool | 8.9 | 0 | United Utilities |
| FY1 | Blackpool | 9.2 | 0 | United Utilities |
| FY3 | Blackpool | 9.3 | 0 | United Utilities |
| FY5 | Wyre | 9.3 | 0 | United Utilities |
| FY6 | Wyre | 9.3 | 0 | United Utilities |
| FY8 | Fylde | 9.4 | 0 | United Utilities |
| FY7 | Wyre | 9.5 | 0 | United Utilities |
| PR3 | Wyre | 9.5 | 0 | United Utilities |
| PR4 | Fylde | 9.5 | 0 | United Utilities |
126mg of limescale minerals in every litre, on average across Blackpool
From 97 mg/L in FY8 to 144 mg/L in PR3. Hard starts at 180, very hard at 250. Districts marked with an asterisk take their postcode area's median rather than a reading of their own.
Main water supplier: United Utilities (10 postcodes)
1 of the 8 rivers and waters that Blackpool drains into is rated good or high by the Environment Agency. All of them fail the chemical test, as every river in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury and PFOS. This describes the rivers, not your tap water.
| River or water | Ecological health | Postcode districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wyre | Poor | FY6 |
| Hillylaid Pool - Main Dyke | Moderate | FY2, FY5 |
| Main Drain (Ribble) | Moderate | FY1, FY4 |
| Dow Brook | Moderate | PR4 |
| Hillylaid Pool - Tidal Wyre | Moderate | FY3 |
| Liggard Brook | Moderate | FY8 |
| Morecambe Bay | Moderate | FY7 |
| Brock | Good | PR3 |
Environment Agency classification, 2025. River health across England
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Yes, Blackpool tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 10 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.2/10. United Utilities supplies Blackpool from Lake District reservoirs, with water treated at Franklaw works.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Blackpool. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 10 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 Blackpool are Lead (flagged in 1 area). No PFAS were detected.
Water in Blackpool has an average hardness of 126 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as moderately hard. It ranges from 97 mg/L in FY8 to 144 mg/L in PR3. This is a moderate hardness level.
The areas with the best water quality in Blackpool are FY7 (9.5/10), PR3 (9.5/10), PR4 (9.5/10).
Water in Blackpool is supplied by United Utilities. United Utilities supplies Blackpool from Lake District reservoirs, with water treated at Franklaw works.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 10 areas tested in Blackpool.
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Based on water quality data from 10 postcode districts in Blackpool. Data from your water company via the Stream Water Data Portal and the Environment Agency. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.