What is the water quality in York?

No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across York. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.

Is York water hard or soft?

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

Which areas of York have the best water?

The areas with the best water quality in York are YO31 (9.5/10), YO1 (9.4/10), YO24 (9.3/10).

Are there PFAS in York water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in any of the 4 areas tested in York.

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Is York tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is York tap water safe to drink?

Yes, York tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 4 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.4/10. Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.

Q: Who supplies water in York?

Water in York is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.

Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.

According to TapWater.uk's analysis, York scores 9.4/10 for drinking water quality in 2026. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water and has been tested for 24 contaminants across 4 postcode districts.

Average score

9.4/10

UK avg: 9.1/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, York tap water is safe to drink. Based on 4 areas tested, York has an average water quality score of 9.4/10 (above the UK average of 9.1/10). No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.