Northumbrian Water serves Middlesbrough from Scaling Dam and other Teesside reservoirs fed by the North Yorkshire Moors.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Middlesbrough scores 9.6/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Northumbrian Water and has been tested for 21 contaminants across 15 postcode districts.
Average score
9.6/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
15
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Middlesbrough tap water is safe to drink. Based on 15 areas tested, Middlesbrough has an average water quality score of 9.6/10 (above the UK average of 9.0/10). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water serves Middlesbrough from Scaling Dam and other Teesside reservoirs fed by the North Yorkshire Moors.
All postcode districts in Middlesbrough, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Middlesbrough tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 15 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.6/10. Northumbrian Water serves Middlesbrough from Scaling Dam and other Teesside reservoirs fed by the North Yorkshire Moors.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Middlesbrough. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 15 tested areas the average water quality score is 9.6/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Middlesbrough. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Water in Middlesbrough has an average hardness of 362 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as very hard. Hard water causes limescale buildup in kettles and appliances. A water softener or filter may help.
The areas with the best water quality in Middlesbrough are TS15 (9.7/10), TS18 (9.7/10), TS19 (9.7/10).
Water in Middlesbrough is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water serves Middlesbrough from Scaling Dam and other Teesside reservoirs fed by the North Yorkshire Moors.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 15 areas tested in Middlesbrough.
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