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Anglian Water supplies Lincoln from the River Witham and Lincoln Edge limestone aquifer.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Lincoln scores 9.0/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Anglian Water and has been tested for 20 contaminants across 5 postcode districts.
Average score
9.0/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
5
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Lincoln tap water is safe to drink. Based on 5 areas tested, Lincoln has an average water quality score of 9.0/10 (level with the UK average of 9.0/10). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Anglian Water. Anglian Water supplies Lincoln from the River Witham and Lincoln Edge limestone aquifer.
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Yes, Lincoln tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 5 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.0/10. Anglian Water supplies Lincoln from the River Witham and Lincoln Edge limestone aquifer.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Lincoln. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 5 tested areas the average water quality score is 9.0/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Lincoln. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Hardness data is not yet available for Lincoln. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.
The areas with the best water quality in Lincoln are NG34 (9.4/10), LN4 (9.1/10), LN1 (8.9/10).
Water in Lincoln is supplied by Anglian Water. Anglian Water supplies Lincoln from the River Witham and Lincoln Edge limestone aquifer.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 5 areas tested in Lincoln.
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