What is the water quality in Brighton?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Brighton are Nitrate (flagged in 4 areas). No PFAS were detected.

Is Brighton water hard or soft?

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

Which areas of Brighton have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Brighton are BN2 (9.3/10), BN1 (9.2/10), BN3 (9.2/10).

Are there PFAS in Brighton water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 5 areas tested in Brighton.

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Is Brighton tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Brighton tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Brighton tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 5 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.0/10. Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.

Q: Who supplies water in Brighton?

Water in Brighton is supplied by Southern Water. Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.

Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Brighton scores 9.0/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Southern Water and has been tested for 19 contaminants across 5 postcode districts.

Average score

9.0/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Brighton tap water is safe to drink. Based on 5 areas tested, Brighton has an average water quality score of 9.0/10 (level with the UK average of 9.1/10). 4 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Southern Water. Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.