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Manchester vs Sheffield

Water quality comparison

According to TapWater.uk, Manchester scores 9.7/10 and Sheffield scores 9.6/10 for drinking water quality. Manchester has the better water.

Manchester has better water quality


Key differences

Water supplier

Manchester is supplied by United Utilities, while Sheffield uses Yorkshire Water.

Water hardness

Manchester has hard water (235 mg/L), Sheffield has moderately soft water (120 mg/L).


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Based on water quality data from 44 postcode districts across Manchester and Sheffield. See our methodology for how scores are calculated.