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Yorkshire Water serves Huddersfield from Pennine reservoirs including Digley, Butterley, and Wessenden.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Huddersfield scores 9.5/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water and has been tested for 25 contaminants across 15 postcode districts.
Average score
9.5/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
15
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Huddersfield tap water is safe to drink. Based on 15 areas tested, Huddersfield 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 Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Huddersfield from Pennine reservoirs including Digley, Butterley, and Wessenden.
All postcode districts in Huddersfield, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Huddersfield tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 15 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.5/10. Yorkshire Water serves Huddersfield from Pennine reservoirs including Digley, Butterley, and Wessenden.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Huddersfield. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 15 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 Huddersfield. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Water in Huddersfield has an average hardness of 130 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as moderately hard. This is a moderate hardness level.
The areas with the best water quality in Huddersfield are HD2 (9.6/10), HD3 (9.6/10), HD5 (9.6/10).
Water in Huddersfield is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Huddersfield from Pennine reservoirs including Digley, Butterley, and Wessenden.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 15 areas tested in Huddersfield.
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