Is DL11 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, DL11 (North Yorkshire) water scores 7/10, which is safe. 2 of 11 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Unknown.

What contaminants are in DL11 water?

We tested 11 contaminants in DL11 water. 2 were flagged, including Lead, Cadmium.

Who supplies water in DL11?

DL11 (North Yorkshire) is supplied by Unknown. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in DL11?

With 2 contaminants above recommended levels in DL11, 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 DL11 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in DL11 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

North Yorkshire, England

Your water in DL11

North Yorkshire

Your water is safe

We checked 11 things and found 2 worth knowing about

Good

Your water is safe

We checked 11 things and found 2 worth knowing about

Good

Unknown

Your water company

Tap water in DL11 (North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire) is supplied by Unknown and scored 7 out of 10 for safety based on 11 tested parameters. 2 contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels: Lead, Cadmium. Data is from samples last taken 2015-10-29, sourced from the Environment Agency Water Quality Archive.

Environmental monitoringHow we score

Last sampled 2015-10-29 · Tap water tests not yet available for Unknown

This data is over 10 years old. The Environment Agency hasn't sampled near DL11 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
Lead	0.122 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Cadmium	0.00478 mg/L	0.005 mg/L	0.003 mg/L	Watch

LeadOver limit

Found

0.122 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

CadmiumWatch

Found

0.00478 mg/L

Safe level

0.005 mg/L

WHO

0.003 mg/L

96% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

What removes these from your water

2 contaminants flagged in DL11. These filters are matched to what was found in your water.

Our pick for DL11

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis

Reverse Osmosis · NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 372

Removes both Lead and Cadmium — the two contaminants flagged in DL11. Fits under your kitchen sink for filtered water on tap.

Removes from your water

LeadCadmium

Check price & reviews

£399

4.6/5

2 more options

Jug Filter

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Removes Lead, Cadmium

£25

4.5

Under-Sink Filter

Doulton HIP Ultracarb

Removes Lead

£120

4.6

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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near DL11. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Lead	0.122 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Cadmium	0.00478 mg/L	0.005 mg/L	0.003 mg/L	Watch

LeadOver limit

Found

0.122 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

CadmiumWatch

Found

0.00478 mg/L

Safe level

0.005 mg/L

WHO

0.003 mg/L

96% of safe level

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
Lead	0.122 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Cadmium	0.00478 mg/L	0.005 mg/L	0.003 mg/L	Watch

LeadOver limit

Found

0.122 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

CadmiumWatch

Found

0.00478 mg/L

Safe level

0.005 mg/L

WHO

0.003 mg/L

96% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

What removes these from your water

2 contaminants flagged in DL11. These filters are matched to what was found in your water.

Our pick for DL11

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis

Reverse Osmosis · NSF/ANSI 58, NSF/ANSI 372

Removes both Lead and Cadmium — the two contaminants flagged in DL11. Fits under your kitchen sink for filtered water on tap.

Removes from your water

LeadCadmium

Check price & reviews

£399

4.6/5

2 more options

Jug Filter

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Removes Lead, Cadmium

£25

4.5

Under-Sink Filter

Doulton HIP Ultracarb

Removes Lead

£120

4.6

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 DL11. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Lead	0.122 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Cadmium	0.00478 mg/L	0.005 mg/L	0.003 mg/L	Watch

LeadOver limit

Found

0.122 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

CadmiumWatch

Found

0.00478 mg/L

Safe level

0.005 mg/L

WHO

0.003 mg/L

96% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency