What is the water quality in Leeds?

No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Leeds. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.

Is Leeds water hard or soft?

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

Which areas of Leeds have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Leeds are LS5 (9.8/10), BD10 (9.7/10), LS19 (9.7/10).

Are there PFAS in Leeds water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 38 areas tested in Leeds.

Yorkshire and the Humber

Is Leeds tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Leeds tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Leeds tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 38 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.5/10. Yorkshire Water supplies Leeds from reservoirs across the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales.

Q: Who supplies water in Leeds?

Water in Leeds is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies Leeds from reservoirs across the Pennines and Yorkshire Dales.

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 24 contaminants across 38 postcode districts.

Average score

9.5/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Leeds tap water is safe to drink. Based on 38 areas tested, Leeds has an average water quality score of 9.5/10 (above the UK average of 9.1/10). 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.