Northumbrian Water serves Sunderland with water from Kielder Water and the River Wear catchment.
According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Sunderland scores 9.5/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Northumbrian Water and has been tested for 20 contaminants across 10 postcode districts.
Average score
9.5/10
UK avg: 9.0/10
Areas tested
10
Issues flagged
0
PFAS detected
None
Yes, Sunderland tap water is safe to drink. Based on 10 areas tested, Sunderland has an average water quality score of 9.5/10 (above the UK average of 9.0/10). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water serves Sunderland with water from Kielder Water and the River Wear catchment.
All postcode districts in Sunderland, ranked by water quality score.
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Yes, Sunderland tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 10 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.5/10. Northumbrian Water serves Sunderland with water from Kielder Water and the River Wear catchment.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Sunderland. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 10 tested areas the average water quality score is 9.5/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Sunderland. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.
Hardness data is not yet available for Sunderland. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.
The areas with the best water quality in Sunderland are SR5 (9.7/10), SR6 (9.7/10), NE37 (9.6/10).
Water in Sunderland is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water serves Sunderland with water from Kielder Water and the River Wear catchment.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 10 areas tested in Sunderland.
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