What is the water quality in Southampton?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Southampton are Nitrate (flagged in 3 areas), Lead (flagged in 2 areas). No PFAS were detected.

Is Southampton water hard or soft?

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

Which areas of Southampton have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Southampton are SO15 (9.2/10), SO14 (9.1/10), SO30 (9.1/10).

Are there PFAS in Southampton water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 8 areas tested in Southampton.

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Is Southampton tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Southampton tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Southampton tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 8 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.9/10. Southern Water supplies Southampton from chalk aquifers in the Test Valley and river abstraction points.

Q: Who supplies water in Southampton?

Water in Southampton is supplied by Southern Water. Southern Water supplies Southampton from chalk aquifers in the Test Valley and river abstraction points.

Southern Water supplies Southampton from chalk aquifers in the Test Valley and river abstraction points.

Average score

8.9/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Southampton tap water is safe to drink. Based on 8 areas tested, Southampton has an average water quality score of 8.9/10 (below the UK average of 9.1/10). 5 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Southern Water. Southern Water supplies Southampton from chalk aquifers in the Test Valley and river abstraction points.