Is DL6 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, DL6 (North Yorkshire) water scores 9.4/10, which is safe. 0 of 24 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water.

What contaminants are in DL6 water?

We tested 24 contaminants in DL6 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.

Who supplies water in DL6?

DL6 (North Yorkshire) is supplied by Yorkshire Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Is DL6 water hard or soft?

Water in DL6 (North Yorkshire) has a hardness of 246 mg/L CaCO3, which is classified as hard. Hard water can cause limescale buildup. A water softener or filter jug may help.

Should I use a water filter in DL6?

DL6 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 DL6 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in DL6 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

North Yorkshire, England

Your water in DL6

North Yorkshire

Your water is safe

We checked 24 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

Your water is safe

We checked 24 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

Yorkshire Water

Your water company

Water hardness: 246 mg/L (hard)

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Tap water in DL6 (North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire) is supplied by Yorkshire Water and scored 9.4 out of 10 for safety based on 24 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 120 samples collected up to 2026-05-13, sourced from Yorkshire Water via the Stream Water Data Portal.

Drinking water testsHow we score

Last sampled 2026-05-13 · 120 samples

What’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in North Yorkshire.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Aluminium	0.0113 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Safe
Iron	0.00928 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Safe
Turbidity	0.2 NTU	4 NTU	4 NTU	Safe
E. coli	0 count/100ml	0 count/100ml	0 count/100ml	Safe
Conductivity	510 µS/cm	—	—	Safe
Colour	3 mg/L Pt/Co	20 mg/L Pt/Co	—	Safe

AluminiumSafe

Found

0.0113 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

6% of safe level

IronSafe

Found

0.00928 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

5% of safe level

TurbiditySafe

Found

0.2 NTU

Safe level

4 NTU

WHO

4 NTU

5% of safe level

E. coliSafe

Found

0 count/100ml

Safe level

0 count/100ml

WHO

0 count/100ml

0% of safe level

ConductivitySafe

Found

510 µS/cm

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

ColourSafe

Found

3 mg/L Pt/Co

Safe level

20 mg/L Pt/Co

WHO

—

15% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

Filters for DL6

General-purpose filters for common UK tap water concerns.

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BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

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A solid all-round filter for DL6. Removes Chlorine, Lead, Copper and more. No installation needed.

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£25

4.5/5

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ZeroWater 12-Cup Ready-Pour

£40

4.3

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£20

4.4

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Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near DL6. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Manganese	0.71 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	3.16 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

ManganeseOver limit

Found

0.71 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

3.16 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’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in North Yorkshire.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Aluminium	0.0113 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Safe
Iron	0.00928 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Safe
Turbidity	0.2 NTU	4 NTU	4 NTU	Safe
E. coli	0 count/100ml	0 count/100ml	0 count/100ml	Safe
Conductivity	510 µS/cm	—	—	Safe
Colour	3 mg/L Pt/Co	20 mg/L Pt/Co	—	Safe

AluminiumSafe

Found

0.0113 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

6% of safe level

IronSafe

Found

0.00928 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

5% of safe level

TurbiditySafe

Found

0.2 NTU

Safe level

4 NTU

WHO

4 NTU

5% of safe level

E. coliSafe

Found

0 count/100ml

Safe level

0 count/100ml

WHO

0 count/100ml

0% of safe level

ConductivitySafe

Found

510 µS/cm

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

ColourSafe

Found

3 mg/L Pt/Co

Safe level

20 mg/L Pt/Co

WHO

—

15% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

Filters for DL6

General-purpose filters for common UK tap water concerns.

Our pick for DL6

BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO

Jug Filter · TUV SUD

A solid all-round filter for DL6. Removes Chlorine, Lead, Copper and more. No installation needed.

Check price & reviews

£25

4.5/5

2 more options

Jug Filter

ZeroWater 12-Cup Ready-Pour

£40

4.3

Jug Filter

Aqua Optima Liscia + Evolve+

£20

4.4

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 DL6. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Manganese	0.71 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	3.16 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

ManganeseOver limit

Found

0.71 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

3.16 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency