What is the water quality in Bradford?

No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Bradford. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.

Is Bradford water hard or soft?

Hardness data is not yet available for Bradford. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.

Which areas of Bradford have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Bradford are BD1 (9.8/10), BD14 (9.8/10), BD17 (9.8/10).

Are there PFAS in Bradford water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 15 areas tested in Bradford.

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Is Bradford tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Bradford tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Bradford tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 15 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.7/10. Yorkshire Water supplies Bradford from Pennine moorland reservoirs including Grimwith, Chelker, and Barden.

Q: Who supplies water in Bradford?

Water in Bradford is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies Bradford from Pennine moorland reservoirs including Grimwith, Chelker, and Barden.

Yorkshire Water supplies Bradford from Pennine moorland reservoirs including Grimwith, Chelker, and Barden.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Bradford scores 9.7/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water and has been tested for 24 contaminants across 15 postcode districts.

Average score

9.7/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Bradford tap water is safe to drink. Based on 15 areas tested, Bradford has an average water quality score of 9.7/10 (above the UK average of 9.1/10). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies Bradford from Pennine moorland reservoirs including Grimwith, Chelker, and Barden.