Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Leicester scores 9.2/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Severn Trent and has been tested for 19 contaminants across 5 postcode districts.
Average score
9.2/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
5
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Leicester tap water is safe to drink. Based on 5 areas tested, Leicester has an average water quality score of 9.2/10 (above 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.
All postcode districts in Leicester, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Leicester tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 5 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.2/10. 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 9.2/10. 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 LE21 (9.3/10), LE3 (9.3/10), LE1 (9.2/10).
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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