Yorkshire Water supplies Leeds from reservoirs across the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Leeds scores 9.5/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water and has been tested for 25 contaminants across 28 postcode districts.
Average score
9.5/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
28
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Leeds tap water is safe to drink. Based on 28 areas tested, Leeds 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 supplies Leeds from reservoirs across the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales.
All postcode districts in Leeds, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Leeds tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 28 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.5/10. Yorkshire Water supplies Leeds from reservoirs across the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Leeds. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 28 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 Leeds. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Water in Leeds has an average hardness of 163 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as moderately hard. This is a moderate hardness level.
The areas with the best water quality in Leeds are LS21 (9.7/10), LS5 (9.7/10), BD11 (9.6/10).
Water in Leeds is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies Leeds from reservoirs across the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 28 areas tested in Leeds.
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