Salford, England
Your water in M5
Salford, Salford
Your water is safe
We checked 12 things and found 2 worth knowing about
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United Utilities
Your water company
Apr 2026
Last checked
Based on government water tests, your water in M5 (Salford) is supplied by United Utilities. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2002-05-01), 12 parameters were tested with 2 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for M5 is 7.1/10.
What we found
Here's what government tests found in water near you.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia Source: Environment Agency | 2.58 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Over limit |
| Arsenic Source: Environment Agency | 3.41 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Over limit |
| Lead Source: Environment Agency | 0.00218 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| pH Source: Environment Agency | 7.1 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature Source: Environment Agency | 12.1 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity Source: Environment Agency | 1170 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Mercury Source: Environment Agency | 0.000035999999999999994 mg/L | 0.001 mg/L | 0.006 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrate Source: Environment Agency | 0.236 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Chromium Source: Environment Agency | 0.0009459999999999999 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | Safe |
| Copper Source: Environment Agency | 0.00423 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
| Zinc Source: Environment Agency | 0.00876 mg/L | — | — | Safe |
| Dissolved Oxygen Source: Environment Agency | 20 mg/L | — | — | Safe |
How it's changed
M5quality score, 2020–2026
Water quality has improved over the past 6 years.
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