Tap water in DG12, Dumfries and GallowayToo few tap tests to call it.Moderately soft.
Supplied by Scottish Water. 4 substances, latest on 29 September 2010. These are river and groundwater samples near DG12, not tests of treated tap water, so treat the score as a rough guide.
8.8 / 10
The tank is as full as the score. The specks are the minerals that make water hard.
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What's in a glass of DG12 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.
Ammonia came closest to a limit, at 12% of it. 1 of 1 substances used under a quarter of theirs.
- Ammonia12%
- pH 5.88 pH
- Conductivity 127 µS/cm
- Phosphate 0.126 mg/L
All 4 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 5.88 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Conductivity | 127 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
| Ammonia | 0.062 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 12% |
| Phosphate | 0.126 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
69mg of limescale minerals in every litre
Soft water. Kind to kettles, boilers and skin
You will not need a softener here, and you will use less soap and detergent than most of England.
Your estuary is the Solway, rated poor
The Environment Agency rated the Solway as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the estuary is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by algal blooms and insects and other small river life. 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
DG12 in short
Tap water in DG12 (Dumfries and Galloway) is supplied by Scottish Water in the Dumfries and Galloway Central zone and scores 8.8 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. None of the 4 tested substances came close to a limit. The latest sample is from 29 September 2010.
- The newest sample here is from September 2010That is over 16 years old, so treat this page as a record of past results rather than today's tap water.
- 2nd cleanest of 3 areas tested in Dumfries and GallowaySquarely mid-table for Dumfries and Galloway, between DG14 on 9.7 and DG16 on 8.5.
- Nothing tested came within 40% of its legal limitThe highest was Ammonia at 12% of the 0.5 mg/L maximum. See every reading
Questions about DG12 water
Is DG12 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, DG12 (Dumfries and Galloway) water scores 8.8/10, which is safe. 0 of 4 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Scottish Water.
What contaminants are in DG12 water?
We tested 4 contaminants in DG12 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.
Who supplies water in DG12?
DG12 (Dumfries and Galloway) is supplied by Scottish Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Is DG12 water hard or soft?
Water in DG12 (Dumfries and Galloway) has a hardness of 69 mg/L CaCO3, which is classified as moderately soft. This is a moderate hardness level.
Should I use a water filter in DG12?
DG12 water scored 8.8/10 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 DG12 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for DG12, 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.
How clean is the estuary near DG12?
The Environment Agency rated the Solway as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the estuary is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by algal blooms and insects and other small river life. 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 estuary, not of tap water in DG12, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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