What is the water quality in Sheffield?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Sheffield are Iron (flagged in 1 area). No PFAS were detected.

Is Sheffield water hard or soft?

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

Which areas of Sheffield have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Sheffield are S14 (9.8/10), S3 (9.8/10), S2 (9.7/10).

Are there PFAS in Sheffield water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 10 areas tested in Sheffield.

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Is Sheffield tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Sheffield tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Sheffield tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 10 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.6/10. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.

Q: Who supplies water in Sheffield?

Water in Sheffield is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.

Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Sheffield scores 9.6/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water and has been tested for 24 contaminants across 10 postcode districts.

Average score

9.6/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Sheffield tap water is safe to drink. Based on 10 areas tested, Sheffield has an average water quality score of 9.6/10 (above the UK average of 9.1/10). 1 contaminant was flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.