According to TapWater.uk's analysis, Wolverhampton scores 8.8/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Severn Trent and has been tested for 22 contaminants across 14 postcode districts.
8.8 / 10
14 areas tested · 2 flagged · UK average 9.0
Yes, Wolverhampton tap water is safe to drink. Based on 14 areas tested, Wolverhampton has an average water quality score of 8.8/10 (below the UK average of 9.0/10). 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.
Contaminants flagged most often across the city.
All postcode districts in Wolverhampton, ranked by water quality score.
| Postcode | Area | Score | Flagged | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV8 | South Staffordshire | 8.5 | 1 | Severn Trent |
| DY7 | South Staffordshire | 8.6 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| ST19 | South Staffordshire | 8.6 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV5 | South Staffordshire | 8.6 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV6 | Wolverhampton | 8.6 | 1 | Severn Trent |
| WV9 | South Staffordshire | 8.6 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV10 | Wolverhampton | 8.7 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV2 | Wolverhampton | 8.7 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV3 | Wolverhampton | 8.7 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV1 | Wolverhampton | 8.8 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV11 | Wolverhampton | 8.9 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV14 | Wolverhampton | 9.0 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WV4 | Wolverhampton | 9.2 | 0 | Severn Trent |
| WS6 | South Staffordshire | 9.6 | 0 | Severn Trent |
Main water supplier: Severn Trent (14 postcodes)
None of the 7 rivers and waters that Wolverhampton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Penk from Source toSaredon Brook | Poor | WV6, WV8, WV9, WV10 |
| Penk - Saredon Bk to Whiston Bk | Poor | ST19 |
| Tame (W/ton Arm) source to conf Oldbury | Moderate | WV1, WV2, WV11, WV14 |
| Smestow Bk - source to conf Wom-Penn Bk | Moderate | WV3, WV5 |
| Merryhill Bk - source to conf Wom-Penn Bk | Moderate | WV4 |
| Saredon Brook from Source to River Penk | Moderate | WS6 |
| Stour (Worcs) - conf Smestow Bk to conf R Severn | Moderate | DY7 |
Environment Agency classification, 2025. River health across England
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Yes, Wolverhampton tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 14 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.8/10. South Staffordshire Water serves Wolverhampton, drawing primarily from the River Severn and local groundwater.
Yes, you can drink tap water in Wolverhampton. It is regulated to UK drinking water standards, and across 14 tested areas the average water quality score is 8.8/10. Enter your postcode for the readings in your exact area.
The most commonly flagged contaminants across Wolverhampton are Nitrate (flagged in 2 areas). No PFAS were detected.
Hardness data is not yet available for Wolverhampton. Enter your postcode for detailed water quality data.
The areas with the best water quality in Wolverhampton are WS6 (9.6/10), WV4 (9.2/10), WV14 (9.0/10).
Water in Wolverhampton is supplied by Severn Trent. South Staffordshire Water serves Wolverhampton, drawing primarily from the River Severn and local groundwater.
No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 14 areas tested in Wolverhampton.
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Based on water quality data from 14 postcode districts in Wolverhampton. Data from your water company via the Stream Water Data Portal and the Environment Agency. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.