Severn Trent supplies Stoke-on-Trent, drawing water from reservoirs in the Peak District uplands.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Stoke-on-Trent scores 9.4/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Severn Trent and has been tested for 19 contaminants across 5 postcode districts.
Average score
9.4/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
5
Issues flagged
1
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Stoke-on-Trent tap water is safe to drink. Based on 5 areas tested, Stoke-on-Trent has an average water quality score of 9.4/10 (above the UK average of 9.0/10). 1 contaminant was flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Stoke-on-Trent, drawing water from reservoirs in the Peak District uplands.
Contaminants flagged most often across the city.
All postcode districts in Stoke-on-Trent, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Stoke-on-Trent tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 5 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.4/10. Severn Trent supplies Stoke-on-Trent, drawing water from reservoirs in the Peak District uplands.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Stoke-on-Trent. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 5 tested areas the average water quality score is 9.4/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
The most commonly flagged contaminants across Stoke-on-Trent are Nitrate (flagged in 1 area). No PFAS were detected.
Hardness data is not yet available for Stoke-on-Trent. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.
The areas with the best water quality in Stoke-on-Trent are ST1 (9.5/10), ST2 (9.5/10), ST6 (9.4/10).
Water in Stoke-on-Trent is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Stoke-on-Trent, drawing water from reservoirs in the Peak District uplands.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 5 areas tested in Stoke-on-Trent.
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