Is DN6 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, DN6 (North Yorkshire) water scores 9.2/10, which is safe. 1 of 24 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water.

What contaminants are in DN6 water?

We tested 24 contaminants in DN6 water. 1 were flagged, including Nitrite.

Who supplies water in DN6?

DN6 (North Yorkshire) is supplied by Yorkshire Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in DN6?

With 1 contaminant above recommended levels in DN6, 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 DN6 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in DN6 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

North Yorkshire, England

Your water in DN6

North Yorkshire

Your water is safe

We checked 24 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Excellent

Your water is safe

We checked 24 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Excellent

Yorkshire Water

Your water company

Tap water in DN6 (North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire) is supplied by Yorkshire Water and scored 9.2 out of 10 for safety based on 24 tested parameters. 1 contaminant exceeded recommended safe levels: Nitrite. Data is from 202 samples collected up to 2026-05-06, sourced from Yorkshire Water via the Stream Water Data Portal.

Drinking water testsHow we score

Last sampled 2026-05-06 · 202 samples

What’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in North Yorkshire.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Nitrite	0.4 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Watch

NitriteWatch

Found

0.4 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

80% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

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Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near DN6. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
pH	7.53 pH	—	—	Safe
Temperature	8.1 °C	—	—	Safe
Conductivity	1400 µS/cm	—	—	Safe
Ammonia	0.038 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Nitrate	13 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.005 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe

pHSafe

Found

7.53 pH

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

TemperatureSafe

Found

8.1 °C

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

ConductivitySafe

Found

1400 µS/cm

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.038 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

8% of safe level

NitrateSafe

Found

13 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

25% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.005 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

1% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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