What is the water quality in Wolverhampton?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Wolverhampton are Nitrate (flagged in 2 areas). No PFAS were detected.

Is Wolverhampton water hard or soft?

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

Which areas of Wolverhampton have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in Wolverhampton are WV12 (9.8/10), WV9 (9.2/10), WV1 (9.1/10).

Are there PFAS in Wolverhampton water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 11 areas tested in Wolverhampton.

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Is Wolverhampton tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Wolverhampton tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Wolverhampton tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 11 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.0/10. South Staffordshire Water serves Wolverhampton, drawing primarily from the River Severn and local groundwater.

Q: Who supplies water in Wolverhampton?

Water in Wolverhampton is supplied by Severn Trent. South Staffordshire Water serves Wolverhampton, drawing primarily from the River Severn and local groundwater.

South Staffordshire Water serves Wolverhampton, drawing primarily from the River Severn and local groundwater.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Wolverhampton scores 9.0/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Severn Trent and has been tested for 21 contaminants across 11 postcode districts.

Average score

9.0/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Wolverhampton tap water is safe to drink. Based on 11 areas tested, Wolverhampton has an average water quality score of 9.0/10 (level with the UK average of 9.1/10). 2 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Severn Trent. South Staffordshire Water serves Wolverhampton, drawing primarily from the River Severn and local groundwater.