Is DL12 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, DL12 (North Yorkshire) water scores 8/10, which is safe. 2 of 14 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Unknown.

What contaminants are in DL12 water?

We tested 14 contaminants in DL12 water. 2 were flagged, including Lead, Iron.

Who supplies water in DL12?

DL12 (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 DL12?

With 2 contaminants above recommended levels in DL12, 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 DL12 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in DL12 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

North Yorkshire, England

Your water in DL12

North Yorkshire

Your water is safe

We checked 14 things and found 2 worth knowing about

Good

Your water is safe

We checked 14 things and found 2 worth knowing about

Good

Unknown

Your water company

Tap water in DL12 (North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire) is supplied by Unknown and scored 8 out of 10 for safety based on 14 tested parameters. 2 contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels: Lead, Iron. Data is from samples last taken 2016-12-09, sourced from the Environment Agency Water Quality Archive.

Environmental monitoringHow we score

Last sampled 2016-12-09 · Tap water tests not yet available for Unknown

This data is over 9 years old. The Environment Agency hasn't sampled near DL12 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	0.0124 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	0.241 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

LeadOver limit

Found

0.0124 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

0.241 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

2 contaminants flagged in DL12. These filters are matched to what was found in your water.

Our pick for DL12

Doulton HIP Ultracarb

Under-Sink Filter · NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53

The Doulton HIP Ultracarb is certified to remove Lead, which was flagged in DL12. Fits under your kitchen sink for filtered water on tap.

Removes from your water

Lead

Check price & reviews

£120

4.6/5

2 more options

Reverse Osmosis

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis

Removes Lead

£399

4.6

Jug Filter

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Removes Lead

£25

4.5

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Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Lead	0.0124 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	0.241 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

LeadOver limit

Found

0.0124 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

0.241 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% 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	0.0124 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	0.241 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

LeadOver limit

Found

0.0124 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

0.241 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

2 contaminants flagged in DL12. These filters are matched to what was found in your water.

Our pick for DL12

Doulton HIP Ultracarb

Under-Sink Filter · NSF/ANSI 42, NSF/ANSI 53

The Doulton HIP Ultracarb is certified to remove Lead, which was flagged in DL12. Fits under your kitchen sink for filtered water on tap.

Removes from your water

Lead

Check price & reviews

£120

4.6/5

2 more options

Reverse Osmosis

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis

Removes Lead

£399

4.6

Jug Filter

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Removes Lead

£25

4.5

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 DL12. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Lead	0.0124 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	0.01 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	0.241 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

LeadOver limit

Found

0.0124 mg/L

Safe level

0.01 mg/L

WHO

0.01 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

0.241 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency