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 25 contaminants across 17 postcode districts.
Average score
9.6/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
17
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Sheffield tap water is safe to drink. Based on 17 areas tested, Sheffield 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 Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.
All postcode districts in Sheffield, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Sheffield tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 17 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.6/10. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Sheffield. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 17 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 Sheffield. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Water in Sheffield has an average hardness of 120 mg/L CaCO₃, which is classified as moderately soft. This is a moderate hardness level.
The areas with the best water quality in Sheffield are S20 (10.0/10), S10 (9.7/10), S11 (9.7/10).
Water in Sheffield is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 17 areas tested in Sheffield.
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