South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Exeter scores 9.5/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by South West Water and has been tested for 16 contaminants across 4 postcode districts.
Average score
9.5/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
4
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Exeter tap water is safe to drink. Based on 4 areas tested, Exeter has an average water quality score of 9.5/10 (above the UK average of 9.0/10). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by South West Water. South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.
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Yes, Exeter tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 4 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.5/10. South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Exeter. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 4 tested areas the average water quality score is 9.5/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Exeter. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Hardness data is not yet available for Exeter. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.
The areas with the best water quality in Exeter are EX1 (9.5/10), EX2 (9.5/10), EX3 (9.5/10).
Water in Exeter is supplied by South West Water. South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 4 areas tested in Exeter.
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