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 20 contaminants across 5 postcode districts.
9.4 / 10
5 areas tested · 0 flagged · UK average 9.0
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). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Stoke-on-Trent, drawing water from reservoirs in the Peak District uplands.
Main water supplier: Severn Trent (5 postcodes)
None of the 4 rivers and waters that Stoke-on-Trent drains into is rated good by the Environment Agency. All of them fail the chemical test, as every river in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury and PFOS. This describes the rivers, not your tap water.
| River or water | Ecological health | Postcode districts |
|---|---|---|
| Longton Bk - source to R Trent | Poor | ST3 |
| Fowlea Brook from Source to River Trent | Moderate | ST1, ST6 |
| Trent - Ford Green Bk to Fowlea Bk | Moderate | ST2 |
| Trent from Fowlea Brook to Tittensor | Moderate | ST4 |
Environment Agency classification, 2025. River health across England
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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.
No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Stoke-on-Trent. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
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 (9.4/10), ST3 (9.4/10), ST4 (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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Based on water quality data from 5 postcode districts in Stoke-on-Trent. Data from your water company via the Stream Water Data Portal and the Environment Agency. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.