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London vs Bristol

Water quality comparison

According to TapWater.uk, London scores 8.3/10 and Bristol scores 8.7/10 for drinking water quality. Bristol has the better water.

Bristol has better water quality


Key differences

Contaminants flagged

London has 79 issues flagged vs 1 in Bristol.

Water supplier

London is supplied by Thames Water, while Bristol uses Bristol Water.

Water hardness

London has very hard water (274 mg/L), Bristol has hard water (233 mg/L).

PFAS detection

PFAS detected in 0 areas in London vs 2 areas in Bristol.


Top concerns by city

London

Nitrite57 areas
Coliform Bacteria15 areas
E. coli4 areas
Lead2 areas

Bristol

Ammonia1 area

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Based on water quality data from 81 postcode districts across London and Bristol. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.