Is B16 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, B16 (Birmingham) water scores 9.3/10, which is safe. 0 of 19 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Severn Trent.

What contaminants are in B16 water?

We tested 19 contaminants in B16 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.

Who supplies water in B16?

B16 (Birmingham) is supplied by Severn Trent. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in B16?

B16 water scored 9.3/10 with no contaminants above recommended levels. A filter is optional but can improve taste, especially if you notice a chlorine flavour. See our filter recommendations for your area.

Are there PFAS forever chemicals in B16 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in B16 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

Birmingham, England

Your water in B16

Birmingham

Your water is safe

We checked 19 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

Your water is safe

We checked 19 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

Severn Trent

Your water company

Tap water in B16 (Birmingham, Birmingham) is supplied by Severn Trent and scored 9.3 out of 10 for safety based on 19 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 876 samples collected up to 2024-12-31, sourced from Severn Trent via the Stream Water Data Portal.

Drinking water testsHow we score

Last sampled 2024-12-31 · 876 samples

This data is 16 months old. Newer data may be available soon.

What’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in Birmingham.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Nitrate	7.3 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.013 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Aluminium	0.009 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Safe
Iron	0.02 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Safe
Manganese	0.0008 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Safe
Copper	0.0432 mg/L	2 mg/L	2 mg/L	Safe

NitrateSafe

Found

7.3 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

15% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.013 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

3% of safe level

AluminiumSafe

Found

0.009 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

4% of safe level

IronSafe

Found

0.02 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

10% of safe level

ManganeseSafe

Found

0.0008 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

2% of safe level

CopperSafe

Found

0.0432 mg/L

Safe level

2 mg/L

WHO

2 mg/L

2% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

Filters for B16

General-purpose filters for common UK tap water concerns.

Our pick for B16

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Jug Filter · TUV SUD

A solid all-round filter for B16. Removes Chlorine, Lead, Copper and more. No installation needed.

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£25

4.5/5

2 more options

Jug Filter

ZeroWater 12-Cup Ready-Pour

£40

4.3

Jug Filter

Aqua Optima Liscia + Evolve+

£20

4.4

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Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near B16. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Lead	0.152 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Nickel	0.0433 mg/L	0.02 mg/L	0.07 mg/L	Over limit

LeadOver limit

Found

0.152 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

NickelOver limit

Found

0.0433 mg/L

Safe level

0.02 mg/L

WHO

0.07 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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What’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in Birmingham.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Nitrate	7.3 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.013 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Aluminium	0.009 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Safe
Iron	0.02 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Safe
Manganese	0.0008 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Safe
Copper	0.0432 mg/L	2 mg/L	2 mg/L	Safe

NitrateSafe

Found

7.3 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

15% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.013 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

3% of safe level

AluminiumSafe

Found

0.009 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

4% of safe level

IronSafe

Found

0.02 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

10% of safe level

ManganeseSafe

Found

0.0008 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

2% of safe level

CopperSafe

Found

0.0432 mg/L

Safe level

2 mg/L

WHO

2 mg/L

2% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

Filters for B16

General-purpose filters for common UK tap water concerns.

Our pick for B16

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Jug Filter · TUV SUD

A solid all-round filter for B16. Removes Chlorine, Lead, Copper and more. No installation needed.

Check price & reviews

£25

4.5/5

2 more options

Jug Filter

ZeroWater 12-Cup Ready-Pour

£40

4.3

Jug Filter

Aqua Optima Liscia + Evolve+

£20

4.4

Recommendations matched to your area's water data, not sponsorship. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure · Full filter guide

Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near B16. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Lead	0.152 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Nickel	0.0433 mg/L	0.02 mg/L	0.07 mg/L	Over limit

LeadOver limit

Found

0.152 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

NickelOver limit

Found

0.0433 mg/L

Safe level

0.02 mg/L

WHO

0.07 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency