Yorkshire Water supplies Bradford from Pennine moorland reservoirs including Grimwith, Chelker, and Barden.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Bradford scores 9.6/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water and has been tested for 25 contaminants across 21 postcode districts.
Average score
9.6/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
21
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Bradford tap water is safe to drink. Based on 21 areas tested, Bradford has an average water quality score of 9.6/10 (above the UK average of 9.0/10). 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.
All postcode districts in Bradford, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Bradford tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 21 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.6/10. Yorkshire Water supplies Bradford from Pennine moorland reservoirs including Grimwith, Chelker, and Barden.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Bradford. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 21 tested areas the average water quality score is 9.6/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Bradford. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Water in Bradford has an average hardness of 76 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as moderately soft. This is a moderate hardness level.
The areas with the best water quality in Bradford are BD20 (9.7/10), LS29 (9.7/10), BD10 (9.6/10).
Water in Bradford is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies Bradford from Pennine moorland reservoirs including Grimwith, Chelker, and Barden.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 21 areas tested in Bradford.
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