Is BA11 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, BA11 (Somerset) water scores 9.6/10, which is safe. 0 of 8 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Wessex Water.

What contaminants are in BA11 water?

We tested 8 contaminants in BA11 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.

Who supplies water in BA11?

BA11 (Somerset) is supplied by Wessex Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Is BA11 water hard or soft?

Water in BA11 (Somerset) has a hardness of 283 mg/L CaCO3, which is classified as very hard. Hard water can cause limescale buildup. A water softener or filter jug may help.

Should I use a water filter in BA11?

BA11 water scored 9.6/10 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 BA11 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in BA11 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

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Your water in BA11

Somerset

Your water is safe

We checked 8 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

Your water is safe

We checked 8 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

Wessex Water

Your water company

Water hardness: 283 mg/L (very hard)

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Tap water in BA11 (Somerset, Somerset) is supplied by Wessex Water and scored 9.6 out of 10 for safety based on 8 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from samples last taken 2025-05-28, sourced from the Environment Agency Water Quality Archive.

Environmental monitoringHow we score

Last sampled 2025-05-28 · Tap water tests not yet available for Wessex Water

This data is 13 months old. The Environment Agency hasn't sampled near BA11 recently. Scores reflect the most recent available data.

What we found

Here’s what government tests found in water near you.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
pH	7.18 pH	—	—	Safe
Temperature	15 °C	—	—	Safe
Ammonia	0.094 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Nitrate	0.3 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.0149 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Phosphate	0.223 mg/L	—	—	Safe

pHSafe

Found

7.18 pH

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

TemperatureSafe

Found

15 °C

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.094 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

19% of safe level

NitrateSafe

Found

0.3 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

1% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.0149 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

3% of safe level

PhosphateSafe

Found

0.223 mg/L

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

Source: Environment Agency

Filters for BA11

General-purpose filters for common UK tap water concerns.

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4.3

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4.4

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Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
pH	7.18 pH	—	—	Safe
Temperature	15 °C	—	—	Safe
Ammonia	0.094 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Nitrate	0.3 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.0149 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Phosphate	0.223 mg/L	—	—	Safe

pHSafe

Found

7.18 pH

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

TemperatureSafe

Found

15 °C

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.094 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

19% of safe level

NitrateSafe

Found

0.3 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

1% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.0149 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

3% of safe level

PhosphateSafe

Found

0.223 mg/L

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

Source: Environment Agency

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What we found

Here’s what government tests found in water near you.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
pH	7.18 pH	—	—	Safe
Temperature	15 °C	—	—	Safe
Ammonia	0.094 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Nitrate	0.3 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.0149 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Phosphate	0.223 mg/L	—	—	Safe

pHSafe

Found

7.18 pH

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

TemperatureSafe

Found

15 °C

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.094 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

19% of safe level

NitrateSafe

Found

0.3 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

1% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.0149 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

3% of safe level

PhosphateSafe

Found

0.223 mg/L

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

Source: Environment Agency

Filters for BA11

General-purpose filters for common UK tap water concerns.

Our pick for BA11

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Jug Filter · TUV SUD

A solid all-round filter for BA11. 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 BA11. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
pH	7.18 pH	—	—	Safe
Temperature	15 °C	—	—	Safe
Ammonia	0.094 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Nitrate	0.3 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.0149 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Phosphate	0.223 mg/L	—	—	Safe

pHSafe

Found

7.18 pH

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

TemperatureSafe

Found

15 °C

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.094 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

19% of safe level

NitrateSafe

Found

0.3 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

1% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.0149 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

3% of safe level

PhosphateSafe

Found

0.223 mg/L

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

Source: Environment Agency