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Lancaster, England
Lancaster
Your water is safe
We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentTap water in LA7 (Lancaster, Lancaster) is supplied by United Utilities and scored 9.5 out of 10 for safety based on 16 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 790 samples collected up to 2024-12-27, sourced from United Utilities via the Stream Water Data Portal.
Last sampled 2024-12-27 · 790 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in Lancaster.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2.04 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.0075 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
| Bromate | 0.00033 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.2 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.0321 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.01 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near LA7. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.7 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 7.1 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 650 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.086 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 3.79 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.011 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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