What is the water quality in Hull?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Hull are Nitrate (flagged in 17 areas), Nitrite (flagged in 9 areas). No PFAS were detected.

Is Hull water hard or soft?

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

Which areas of Hull have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Hull are HU2 (9.8/10), YO16 (9.8/10), HU1 (9.7/10).

Are there PFAS in Hull water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 24 areas tested in Hull.

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Is Hull tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Hull tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Hull tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 24 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.2/10. Yorkshire Water supplies Hull primarily from the chalk aquifer beneath the Yorkshire Wolds.

Q: Who supplies water in Hull?

Water in Hull is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies Hull primarily from the chalk aquifer beneath the Yorkshire Wolds.

Yorkshire Water supplies Hull primarily from the chalk aquifer beneath the Yorkshire Wolds.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Hull scores 9.2/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water and has been tested for 24 contaminants across 24 postcode districts.

Average score

9.2/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Hull tap water is safe to drink. Based on 24 areas tested, Hull has an average water quality score of 9.2/10 (level with the UK average of 9.1/10). 26 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies Hull primarily from the chalk aquifer beneath the Yorkshire Wolds.