Tap water in CF32, BridgendSafe to drink.
Supplied by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. 963 samples, 20 substances, latest on 20 December 2024. Everything is inside the legal limit, and nothing comes close to it.
9.5 / 10
The tank is as full as the score.
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What's in a glass of CF32 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.
Trihalomethanes came closest to a limit, at 31% of it. 16 of 17 substances used under a quarter of theirs.
- Trihalomethanes31%
- Colour23%
- Nitrite11%
- Iron11%
- Turbidity7%
- Nitrate5%
- Manganese5%
- Bromate5%
- Aluminium3%
- Nickel3%
- Copper3%
- Arsenic3%
- Lead2%
- Antimony<1%
- Selenium<1%
- Cadmium<1%
- Chromium<1%
- Coliform Bacteria none found
- E. coli none found
- Conductivity 130 µS/cm
All 20 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform Bacteria | 0 count/100ml | Must be zero | None found |
| E. coli | 0 count/100ml | Must be zero | None found |
| Conductivity | 130 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
| Manganese | 0.0024 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 5% |
| Iron | 0.021 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 11% |
| Colour | 4.6 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | 23% |
| Aluminium | 0.007 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 3% |
| Turbidity | 0.27 NTU | 4 NTU | 7% |
| Bromate | 0.00046 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 5% |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.031 mg/L | 0.1 mg/L | 31% |
| Chromium | 0.000094 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | <1% |
| Selenium | 0.00023 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | <1% |
| Nickel | 0.00059 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 3% |
| Antimony | 0.00004 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | <1% |
| Cadmium | 0.000025 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | <1% |
| Lead | 0.00016 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 2% |
| Arsenic | 0.00026 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 3% |
| Copper | 0.058 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 3% |
| Nitrite | 0.056 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 11% |
| Nitrate | 2.61 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 5% |
CF32 in short
Tap water in CF32 (Bridgend) is supplied by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water in the Bridgend Central zone and scores 9.5 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 20 December 2024.
- 5th cleanest of 6 areas tested in Bridgend1 area in Bridgend scored lower. The best is CF31 on 9.6.
- Nothing tested came within 40% of its legal limitThe highest was Trihalomethanes at 31% of the 0.1 mg/L maximum. See every reading
- Scores higher than 0 of 5 neighbouring districtsWater here is typical for the immediate area, which usually means the same treatment works and the same supply zone.
Questions about CF32 water
Is CF32 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, CF32 (Bridgend) water scores 9.5/10, which is safe. 0 of 20 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
What contaminants are in CF32 water?
We tested 20 contaminants in CF32 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.
Who supplies water in CF32?
CF32 (Bridgend) is supplied by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Should I use a water filter in CF32?
CF32 water scored 9.5/10 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 CF32 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for CF32, and the Environment Agency has no PFAS detections in rivers or groundwater within 10 km of it. That reflects where sampling has happened as much as the water itself.
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