Tap water in B94, Stratford-on-AvonSafe to drink.
Supplied by Severn Trent. 567 samples, 20 substances, latest on 23 December 2025. Everything is inside the legal limit, and nothing comes close to it.
9.2 / 10
The tank is as full as the score.
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What's in a glass of B94 water
Every bubble is a substance the lab measured. The higher it floats, the closer it came to its legal limit, the dashed line at the top.
Fluoride came closest to a limit, at 51% of it. 15 of 17 substances used under a quarter of theirs.
- Fluoride51%
- Trihalomethanes44%
- Nitrate12%
- Aluminium11%
- Nickel5%
- Iron5%
- Colour4%
- Turbidity3%
- Manganese2%
- Lead1%
- Arsenic1%
- Antimony1%
- Chromium<1%
- Copper<1%
- Nitrite<1%
- Cadmium<1%
- Selenium<1%
- pH 7.81 pH
- Conductivity 120 µS/cm
- Phosphate 0.576 mg/L
All 20 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 0.12 NTU | 4 NTU | 3% |
| pH | 7.81 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Aluminium | 0.021 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 11% |
| Iron | 0.0094 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 5% |
| Colour | 0.8 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.0008 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 2% |
| Conductivity | 120 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
| Cadmium | 0.00002 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | <1% |
| Chromium | 0.00042 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | <1% |
| Nickel | 0.001 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 5% |
| Lead | 0.00014 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 1% |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0442 mg/L | 0.1 mg/L | 44% |
| Antimony | 0.000059 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.00007 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | <1% |
| Nitrate | 5.8 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 12% |
| Nitrite | 0.003 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | <1% |
| Copper | 0.0162 mg/L | 2 mg/L | <1% |
| Fluoride | 0.76 mg/L | 1.5 mg/L | 51% |
| Arsenic | 0.00014 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 1% |
| Phosphate | 0.576 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
Your river is the Preston Bagot Bk - source to conf R Alne, rated poor
The Environment Agency rated the Preston Bagot Bk - source to conf R Alne as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by water plants and algae and phosphate. It fails the chemical test, as every river, estuary and stretch of coast in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury, PFOS (a forever chemical) and old flame retardants.
None of this is a test of your tap water. Environment Agency record · River health across England
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forever-chemical detections in nearby rivers and groundwater
At 4 sites. The highest was PFOA at 0.008 µg/L, at Grand Union Canal Heronfield Brook, 5.6 km away, in January 2026. These are river and borehole samples, not tests of your tap water.
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B94 in short
Tap water in B94 (Stratford-on-Avon) is supplied by Severn Trent in the Stratford-on-Avon Central zone and scores 9.2 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. None of the 20 tested substances came close to a limit. The latest sample is from 23 December 2025.
- Fluoride is the reading closest to its limit, at 51% of the 1.5 mg/L maximumIt passed with room to spare, and everything else tested sat further below its limit. See every reading
- 4th cleanest of 8 areas tested in Stratford-on-AvonSquarely mid-table for Stratford-on-Avon, between B49 on 9.3 and CV47 on 8.9.
- PFAS found at 4 monitoring sites within 10 kmThose are river and groundwater samples, not tap water. The highest was PFOA about 5.6 km away. What was measured
Questions about B94 water
Is B94 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, B94 (Stratford-on-Avon) water scores 9.2/10, which is safe. 0 of 20 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Severn Trent.
What contaminants are in B94 water?
We tested 20 contaminants in B94 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels. PFAS (forever chemicals) were also measured in rivers and groundwater within 10 km, though not in the tap-water tests themselves.
Who supplies water in B94?
B94 (Stratford-on-Avon) 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 B94?
B94 water scored 9.2/10 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 B94 water?
The tap-water tests we hold for B94 do not include a PFAS result. Environment Agency monitoring found PFAS in 101 river and groundwater samples from 4 sites within 10 km of B94, the highest being PFOA at 0.008 µg/L about 5.6 km away. These are environmental samples, not tests of tap water. The UK currently has no legal limit for PFAS in drinking water; the Drinking Water Inspectorate uses a 0.1 µg/L guideline for individual compounds. Reverse osmosis filters can reduce PFAS levels.
How clean is the river near B94?
The Environment Agency rated the Preston Bagot Bk - source to conf R Alne as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by water plants and algae and phosphate. It fails the chemical test, as every river, estuary and stretch of coast in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury, PFOS (a forever chemical) and old flame retardants. This is a rating of the river, not of tap water in B94, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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River and groundwater readings near B94
Environment Agency samples from rivers, groundwater and reservoirs nearby. Not your tap water. For scale they are shown against drinking water limits; rivers are judged against much stricter environmental standards, and on those every river in England fails for chemicals.
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