Birmingham, England
Tap Water Quality in B5
Birmingham— 2026 Report
Based on 10 regulated parameters
10
Parameters Tested
4
Flagged
Severn Trent
Water Supplier
Apr 2026
Last Updated
According to Environment Agency monitoring data, tap water in B5 (Birmingham) is supplied by Severn Trent. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2000-04-27), 10 parameters were tested with 4 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for B5 is 4.8/10.
Water quality in B5 is poor. Multiple contaminants exceed recommended guidelines.
What's in your water
All readings from the latest monitoring data for your supply zone.
| Contaminant | Your Level | UK Limit | WHO Guideline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 0.208 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Exceeds |
| Ammonia Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 1.37 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Exceeds |
| Chromium Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 0.0863 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | Exceeds |
| Nickel Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 0.295 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 0.07 mg/L | Exceeds |
| pH Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 8 pH | — | — | OK |
| Cadmium Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 0.00054 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | OK |
| Nitrate Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 2.65 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | OK |
| Phosphate Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 0.098 mg/L | — | — | OK |
| Zinc Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 0.386 mg/L | — | — | OK |
| Copper Source: EA Water Quality Archive | 0.0611 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | OK |
Water quality trend
B5quality score, 2020–2026
Water quality has improved over the past 6 years.
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