Birmingham, England
Your water in B8
Birmingham, Birmingham
Your water is mostly fine
We checked 10 things and found 3 worth knowing about
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Tests run
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Severn Trent
Your water company
Apr 2026
Last checked
Based on government water tests, your water in B8 (Birmingham) is supplied by Severn Trent. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2000-02-24), 10 parameters were tested with 3 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for B8 is 5.6/10.
What we found
Here's what government tests found in water near you.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia Source: Environment Agency | 1.56 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Over limit |
| Nickel Source: Environment Agency | 0.082 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 0.07 mg/L | Over limit |
| Arsenic Source: Environment Agency | 2.14 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Over limit |
| Lead Source: Environment Agency | 0.0037099999999999998 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| pH Source: Environment Agency | 7.8 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature Source: Environment Agency | 8.1 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Cadmium Source: Environment Agency | 0.000206 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrate Source: Environment Agency | 7.1 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Phosphate Source: Environment Agency | 2.17 mg/L | — | — | Safe |
| Chromium Source: Environment Agency | 0.00562 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | Safe |
How it's changed
B8quality score, 2020–2026
Water quality has improved over the past 6 years.
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