Is L24 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, L24 (Liverpool) water scores 9.4/10, which is safe. 0 of 16 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by United Utilities.

Who supplies water in L24?

L24 (Liverpool) is supplied by United Utilities. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Is L24 water hard or soft?

Water in L24 (Liverpool) has a hardness of 89 mg/L CaCO3, which is classified as moderately soft. This is a moderate hardness level.

Should I use a water filter in L24?

L24 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 L24 water?

The tap-water tests we hold for L24 do not include a PFAS result. Environment Agency monitoring found PFAS in 51 river and groundwater samples from 5 sites within 10 km of L24, the highest being PFBS at 0.25 µg/L about 8 km away. These are environmental samples, not tests of tap water. The UK currently has no legal limit for PFAS in drinking water; the Drinking Water Inspectorate uses a 0.1 µg/L guideline for individual compounds. Reverse osmosis filters can reduce PFAS levels.

Liverpool, England

Your water in L24

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Liverpool

Your water is safe

We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

Your water is safe

We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about

Excellent

United Utilities

Your water company

PFAS were measured in rivers and groundwater within 10 km of L24, up to 0.25 µg/L. Environmental samples, not tap water.

See what was found

Water hardness: 89 mg/L (moderately soft)

Moderate hardness — unlikely to cause issues

Tap water in L24 (Liverpool, Liverpool) is supplied by United Utilities and scored 9.4 out of 10 for safety based on 16 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. PFAS (forever chemicals) were also measured in rivers and groundwater within 10 km, though not in these tap-water tests. Data is from 1,276 samples collected up to 2024-12-31, sourced from United Utilities via the Stream Water Data Portal.

What stands out in L24

4th cleanest of 21 areas tested in Liverpool
Only 3 areas in Liverpool scored higher. The best is L6 on 9.5. Every area in Liverpool
PFAS found at 5 monitoring sites within 10 km
Those are river and groundwater samples, not tap water. The highest was PFBS about 8 km away. What was measured
Nothing tested came within 40% of its legal limit
The highest was Trihalomethanes at 31% of the 0.1 mg/L maximum. See every reading

Drinking water testsHow we score

Last sampled 2024-12-31 · 1,276 samples

This data is 20 months old. Newer data may be available soon.

What’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in Liverpool.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Nitrate	5.31 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.0098 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Ammonia	0.054 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Turbidity	0.2 NTU	4 NTU	4 NTU	Safe
Aluminium	0.00631 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Safe
Iron	0.009 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Safe

NitrateSafe

Found

5.31 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

11% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.0098 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

2% of safe level

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.054 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

11% of safe level

TurbiditySafe

Found

0.2 NTU

Safe level

4 NTU

WHO

4 NTU

5% of safe level

AluminiumSafe

Found

0.00631 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

3% of safe level

IronSafe

Found

0.009 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

5% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

PFAS measured in rivers and groundwater within 10 km of L24

These are Environment Agency samples from rivers, streams and boreholes, not tests of the water in your tap. They show which forever chemicals are in the environment around L24. The UK has no legal limit for PFAS in drinking water yet; the Drinking Water Inspectorate works to a 0.1 µg/L guideline for individual compounds.

Highest single reading

0.25 µg/LPFBS

Sampled at RSN1812 Near Hover Force Activity Centre, Hare'S Lane - Central New Cut Drain, 8.0 km from L24, in September 2024. That is 2.5 times the 0.1 µg/L guideline the Drinking Water Inspectorate uses for a single PFAS compound in drinking water. The comparison is for scale only: river and groundwater is treated before it reaches a tap.

Detections: 51
Sampling sites: 5
Most often found: PFOA, PFOS and PFBA
Most recent sample: July 2026

Every PFAS sample around Liverpool Which filters remove PFAS

If you would rather not wait for PFAS rules to catch up, reverse osmosis is the home treatment with the strongest evidence for removing them. This is the system our PFAS filter guide rates highest.

For PFAS specifically: certified reverse osmosis

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis

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

Why it fits: Removes 12+ contaminants including PFAS and fluoride
Tankless design saves under-sink space
Smart TDS monitoring panel shows real-time water quality
Trade-offs: Professional installation recommended — plumbing required
Higher upfront cost than any jug or tap filter

Typical price

£550approx.

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Filter guidance · L24

A filter is optional in L24

Your water in L24 is within recommended levels. A filter is optional for taste or convenience; check the removal list below before choosing one.

Our pick for L24

ZeroWater 12-Cup Ready-Pour

Jug Filter · NSF/ANSI 53, NSF/ANSI 401

Listed to reduce: Lead, Chromium, Mercury, PFAS (total), Fluoride, Nitrate, Arsenic, Cadmium
Trade-offs: Filters last only 2–3 weeks in hard water areas
Slower pour rate than BRITA — takes 5+ minutes to fill

Typical price

£40

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Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near L24. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Ammonia	0.53 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Over limit

AmmoniaOver limit

Found

0.53 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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What stands out in L24

4th cleanest of 21 areas tested in Liverpool

Only 3 areas in Liverpool scored higher. The best is L6 on 9.5. Every area in Liverpool

PFAS found at 5 monitoring sites within 10 km

Those are river and groundwater samples, not tap water. The highest was PFBS about 8 km away. What was measured

Nothing tested came within 40% of its legal limit

The highest was Trihalomethanes at 31% of the 0.1 mg/L maximum. See every reading

What’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in Liverpool.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Nitrate	5.31 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.0098 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe
Ammonia	0.054 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Turbidity	0.2 NTU	4 NTU	4 NTU	Safe
Aluminium	0.00631 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Safe
Iron	0.009 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Safe

NitrateSafe

Found

5.31 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

11% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.0098 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

2% of safe level

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.054 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

11% of safe level

TurbiditySafe

Found

0.2 NTU

Safe level

4 NTU

WHO

4 NTU

5% of safe level

AluminiumSafe

Found

0.00631 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

3% of safe level

IronSafe

Found

0.009 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

5% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near L24. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Ammonia	0.53 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Over limit

AmmoniaOver limit

Found

0.53 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency