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.
9.5 / 10
15 areas tested · 0 flagged · UK average 9.0
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.
| Postcode | Area | Score | Flagged | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF12 | Kirklees | 9.2 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| BD19 | Kirklees | 9.3 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD2 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD4 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD7 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD9 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| WF13 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| WF14 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| WF15 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| WF16 | Kirklees | 9.5 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD1 | Kirklees | 9.6 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD3 | Kirklees | 9.6 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD5 | Kirklees | 9.6 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| HD8 | Kirklees | 9.6 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
| WF17 | Kirklees | 9.6 | 0 | Yorkshire Water |
68mg of limescale minerals in every litre, on average across Huddersfield
From 38 mg/L in HD5 to 120 mg/L in WF12. Hard starts at 180, very hard at 250.
| District | Area | mg/L | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF12 | Kirklees | 120 | moderately hard |
| BD19 | Kirklees | 94 | moderately soft |
| WF16 | Kirklees | 91 | moderately soft |
| WF15 | Kirklees | 89 | moderately soft |
| WF17 | Kirklees | 79 | moderately soft |
| WF13 | Kirklees | 75 | moderately soft |
| HD8 | Kirklees | 68 | moderately soft |
| WF14 | Kirklees | 65 | moderately soft |
| HD9 | Kirklees | 55 | soft |
| HD7 | Kirklees | 54 | soft |
| HD4 | Kirklees | 52 | soft |
| HD3 | Kirklees | 51 | soft |
| HD1 | Kirklees | 44 | soft |
| HD2 | Kirklees | 40 | soft |
| HD5 | Kirklees | 38 | soft |
Main water supplier: Yorkshire Water (15 postcodes)
None of the 9 rivers and waters that Huddersfield drains into is rated good by the Environment Agency. All of them fail the chemical test, as every river in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury and PFOS. This describes the rivers, not your tap water.
| River or water | Ecological health | Postcode districts |
|---|---|---|
| Calder from River Colne to River Chald | Moderate | WF12, WF13, WF14 |
| Spen Beck from Source to River Calder | Moderate | BD19, WF15, WF16 |
| Colne from River Holme to River Calder | Moderate | HD1, HD2 |
| Colne from Wessenden Brook to R Holme | Moderate | HD3, HD7 |
| Batley Beck from Source to River Calder | Moderate | WF17 |
| Dearne from Source to Bentley Brook | Moderate | HD8 |
| Fenay beck from Source to River Colne | Moderate | HD5 |
| Holme from New Mill Dike to R Colne | Moderate | HD4 |
| Holme from Source to New Mill Dike | Moderate | HD9 |
Environment Agency classification, 2025. River health across England
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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 68 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as moderately soft. It ranges from 38 mg/L in HD5 to 120 mg/L in WF12. This is a moderate hardness level.
The areas with the best water quality in Huddersfield are HD1 (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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Based on water quality data from 15 postcode districts in Huddersfield. Data from your water company via the Stream Water Data Portal and the Environment Agency. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.