Birmingham vs Bristol
Water quality comparison
According to TapWater.uk, Birmingham scores 9.2/10 and Bristol scores 8.7/10 for drinking water quality. Birmingham has the better water.
Birmingham has better water quality
Key differences
Water supplier
Birmingham is supplied by Severn Trent, while Bristol uses Bristol Water.
Water hardness
Birmingham has very hard water (341 mg/L), Bristol has hard water (233 mg/L).
PFAS detection
PFAS detected in 0 areas in Birmingham vs 2 areas in Bristol.
Top concerns by city
Birmingham
Nitrite1 area
Bristol
Ammonia1 area
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