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England and Wales average 9.0

Tap water in CT8, ThanetSafe to drink.

Supplied by Southern Water. 6,241 samples, 22 substances, latest on 28 April 2026. Everything is inside the legal limit, and nothing comes close to it.

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9.4 / 10

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What's in a glass of CT8 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.

Nitrate came closest to a limit, at 71% of it. 16 of 17 substances used under a quarter of theirs.

0%25%50%75%limitLegal limitChromium: 0.00029 mg/L, <1% of the 0.05 mg/L limitChromium<1%Cadmium: 0.000031 mg/L, <1% of the 0.005 mg/L limitCadmium<1%Lead: 0.00009 mg/L, <1% of the 0.01 mg/L limitLead<1%Antimony: 0.000058 mg/L, 1% of the 0.005 mg/L limitAntimony1%Nitrite: 0.009 mg/L, 2% of the 0.5 mg/L limitNitrite2%Arsenic: 0.00021 mg/L, 2% of the 0.01 mg/L limitArsenic2%Selenium: 0.00097 mg/L, 2% of the 0.04 mg/L limitSelenium2%Turbidity: 0.13 NTU, 3% of the 4 NTU limitTurbidity3%Manganese: 0.00178 mg/L, 4% of the 0.05 mg/L limitManganese4%Copper: 0.077 mg/L, 4% of the 2 mg/L limitCopper4%Iron: 0.00928 mg/L, 5% of the 0.2 mg/L limitIron5%Ammonia: 0.025 mg/L, 5% of the 0.5 mg/L limitAmmonia5%Nickel: 0.00105 mg/L, 5% of the 0.02 mg/L limitNickel5%Aluminium: 0.0113 mg/L, 6% of the 0.2 mg/L limitAluminium6%Trihalomethanes: 0.0059 mg/L, 6% of the 0.1 mg/L limitTrihalomethanes6%Colour: 3 mg/L Pt/Co, 15% of the 20 mg/L Pt/Co limitColour15%Nitrate: 35.3 mg/L, 71% of the 50 mg/L limitNitrate71%
  1. Nitrate71%
  2. Colour15%
  3. Trihalomethanes6%
  4. Aluminium6%
  5. Nickel5%
  6. Ammonia5%
  7. Iron5%
  8. Copper4%
  9. Manganese4%
  10. Turbidity3%
  11. Selenium2%
  12. Arsenic2%
  13. Nitrite2%
  14. Antimony1%
  15. Lead<1%
  16. Cadmium<1%
  17. Chromium<1%
  • Coliform Bacteria none found
  • E. coli none found
  • Conductivity 685 µS/cm
  • pH 8 pH
  • PFAS (total) 0.0288 µg/L
All 22 results as a table
SubstanceResultLegal limitShare of limit
Coliform Bacteria0 count/100mlMust be zeroNone found
E. coli0 count/100mlMust be zeroNone found
Aluminium0.0113 mg/L0.2 mg/L
6%
Iron0.00928 mg/L0.2 mg/L
5%
Manganese0.00178 mg/L0.05 mg/L
4%
Nitrate35.3 mg/L50 mg/L
71%
Lead0.00009 mg/L0.01 mg/L
<1%
Conductivity685 µS/cmNo legal limit–
Colour3 mg/L Pt/Co20 mg/L Pt/Co
15%
Turbidity0.13 NTU4 NTU
3%
pH8 pHNo legal limit–
Nitrite0.009 mg/L0.5 mg/L
2%
Ammonia0.025 mg/L0.5 mg/L
5%
Copper0.077 mg/L2 mg/L
4%
Arsenic0.00021 mg/L0.01 mg/L
2%
Cadmium0.000031 mg/L0.005 mg/L
<1%
Chromium0.00029 mg/L0.05 mg/L
<1%
Nickel0.00105 mg/L0.02 mg/L
5%
Antimony0.000058 mg/L0.005 mg/L
1%
Selenium0.00097 mg/L0.04 mg/L
2%
Trihalomethanes0.0059 mg/L0.1 mg/L
6%
PFAS (total)0.0288 µg/LNo legal limit–
Outside your tap

Your coastal water is the Kent North, rated moderate

The Environment Agency rated the Kent North as moderate for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the coastal water is noticeably changed by pollution or engineering. It is held back by nitrogen. 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

CT8 in short

Tap water in CT8 (Thanet) is supplied by Southern Water in the Thanet Central zone and scores 9.4 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. None of the 22 tested substances came close to a limit. The latest sample is from 28 April 2026.

  • Nitrate is the reading closest to its limit, at 71% of the 50 mg/L maximumIt passed with room to spare, and everything else tested sat further below its limit. See every reading
  • 3rd cleanest of 6 areas tested in ThanetSquarely mid-table for Thanet, between CT11 on 9.4 and CT9 on 9.3.
  • Scores higher than 3 of 5 neighbouring districtsWater here is typical for the immediate area, which usually means the same treatment works and the same supply zone.

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Questions about CT8 water

Is CT8 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, CT8 (Thanet) water scores 9.4/10, which is safe. 0 of 22 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Southern Water.

What contaminants are in CT8 water?

We tested 22 contaminants in CT8 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels. PFAS (forever chemicals) were also detected at 0.02881 µg/L in local drinking water tests.

Who supplies water in CT8?

CT8 (Thanet) is supplied by Southern Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in CT8?

CT8 water scored 9.4/10 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 CT8 water?

Yes, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been detected in CT8 at 0.02881 µg/L from drinking monitoring. The UK currently has no legal limit for PFAS in drinking water. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters can reduce PFAS levels.

How clean is the coastal water near CT8?

The Environment Agency rated the Kent North as moderate for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the coastal water is noticeably changed by pollution or engineering. It is held back by nitrogen. 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 coastal water, not of tap water in CT8, which is treated before it reaches homes.

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River and groundwater readings near CT8

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.

SubstanceReadingDrinking water limit
pH7.42 pHNone
Temperature13.4 °CNone
Conductivity872 µS/cmNone
Nitrate17 mg/L50 mg/L
Dissolved Oxygen8.72 mg/LNone
Copper0.0016 mg/L2 mg/L
Lead0.00005 mg/L0.01 mg/L
Zinc0.04 mg/LNone
Nickel0.0025 mg/L0.02 mg/L
Manganese0.00072 mg/L0.05 mg/L
Boron0.16 mg/L1 mg/L
Ammonia0.032 mg/L0.5 mg/L
Nitrite0.156 mg/L0.5 mg/L
Hardness (as CaCO3)365 mg/LNone
Fluoride0.165 mg/L1.5 mg/L
Phosphate0.077 mg/LNone
PFAS (total)0.00071 µg/LNone

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Source: Southern Water test results, published through the Stream Water Data Portal; rivers and PFAS from the Environment Agency. Page updated . How we score · Where the data comes from