Is BS10 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, BS10 (Bristol, City of) water scores 8.8/10, which is safe. 1 of 13 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Bristol Water.

What contaminants are in BS10 water?

We tested 13 contaminants in BS10 water. 1 were flagged, including Iron.

Who supplies water in BS10?

BS10 (Bristol, City of) is supplied by Bristol Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in BS10?

With 1 contaminant above recommended levels in BS10, a water filter could help. A filter jug or under-sink filter can reduce most common contaminants. See our filter recommendations for your area.

Are there PFAS forever chemicals in BS10 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in BS10 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

Bristol, City of, England

Your water in BS10

Bristol, City of

Your water is safe

We checked 13 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Good

Your water is safe

We checked 13 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Good

Bristol Water

Your water company

Tap water in BS10 (Bristol, City of, Bristol, City of) is supplied by Bristol Water and scored 8.8 out of 10 for safety based on 13 tested parameters. 1 contaminant exceeded recommended safe levels: Iron. Data is from samples last taken 2008-02-13, sourced from the Environment Agency Water Quality Archive.

Environmental monitoringHow we score

Last sampled 2008-02-13 · Tap water tests not yet available for Bristol Water

This data is over 18 years old. The Environment Agency hasn't sampled near BS10 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
Iron	0.446 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

IronOver limit

Found

0.446 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

What removes these from your water

1 contaminant flagged in BS10. These filters are matched to what was found in your water.

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The Waterdrop WHF3T-FG 3-Stage Whole House is certified to remove Iron, which was flagged in BS10. Protects every tap in your home.

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Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Iron	0.446 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

IronOver limit

Found

0.446 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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