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London vs Bristol

Water quality comparison

According to TapWater.uk, London scores 8.4/10 and Bristol scores 8.9/10 for drinking water quality. Bristol has the better water.

Bristol has better water quality


Key differences

Contaminants flagged

London has 70 issues flagged vs 12 in Bristol.

Water supplier

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


Top concerns by city

London

Nitrite51 areas
Coliform Bacteria16 areas
E. coli2 areas
Lead1 area

Bristol

Lead3 areas
Iron2 areas
Cadmium1 area
Nitrite1 area

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Based on water quality data from 77 postcode districts across London and Bristol. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.