According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Leicester scores 8.9/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Severn Trent and has been tested for 20 contaminants across 5 postcode districts.
8.9 / 10
5 areas tested · 0 flagged · UK average 9.0
Yes, Leicester tap water is safe to drink. Based on 5 areas tested, Leicester has an average water quality score of 8.9/10 (level with the UK average of 9.0/10). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.
Main water supplier: Severn Trent (5 postcodes)
None of the 3 rivers and waters that Leicester 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soar from Sence to Rothley Brook | Poor | LE1, LE3, LE21 |
| Wash Brook Catchment (trib of Soar) | Moderate | LE2 |
| Willow Brook Catchment (trib of Soar) | Moderate | LE5 |
Environment Agency classification, 2025. River health across England
Taste, chlorine and hardness bother people even where the water passes its tests. These are the three fixes our readers pick most: a jug for drinking water, a shower filter, and a reverse osmosis unit that needs no plumbing. Check your own postcode above to see which one your water needs.
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Yes, Leicester tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 5 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.9/10. Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Leicester. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 5 tested areas the average water quality score is 8.9/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Leicester. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Hardness data is not yet available for Leicester. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.
The areas with the best water quality in Leicester are LE2 (9.0/10), LE21 (9.0/10), LE5 (9.0/10).
Water in Leicester is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 5 areas tested in Leicester.
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Based on water quality data from 5 postcode districts in Leicester. Data from your water company via the Stream Water Data Portal and the Environment Agency. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.