Tap water in ME6, Tonbridge and MallingToo few tap tests to call it.
Supplied by Southern Water. 8 samples, 3 substances, latest on 11 August 2021. Only 2 of them have a legal limit to judge against, so treat the score as provisional.
9.1 / 10
The tank is as full as the score.
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What's in a glass of ME6 water
Every bubble is a substance the lab measured. The higher it floats, the closer it came to its legal limit, the dashed line at the top.
Colour came closest to a limit, at 14% of it. 2 of 2 substances used under a quarter of theirs.
- Colour14%
- Turbidity4%
- pH 7.33 pH
All 3 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | 2.8 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | 14% |
| pH | 7.33 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Turbidity | 0.16 NTU | 4 NTU | 4% |
Your river is the Leybourne Stream, rated poor
The Environment Agency rated the Leybourne Stream as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by fish and water plants and algae. It fails the chemical test, as every river, estuary and stretch of coast in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury, PFOS (a forever chemical) and old flame retardants.
None of this is a test of your tap water. Environment Agency record · River health across England
ME6 in short
Tap water in ME6 (Tonbridge and Malling) is supplied by Southern Water in the Tonbridge and Malling Central zone and scores 9.1 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. None of the 3 tested substances came close to a limit. The latest sample is from 11 August 2021.
- The newest sample here is from August 2021That is over 5 years old, so treat this page as a record of past results rather than today's tap water.
- 3rd cleanest of 7 areas tested in Tonbridge and MallingOnly 2 areas in Tonbridge and Malling scored higher. The best is TN15 on 9.5.
- Nothing tested came within 40% of its legal limitThe highest was Colour at 14% of the 20 mg/L Pt/Co maximum. See every reading
Questions about ME6 water
Is ME6 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, ME6 (Tonbridge and Malling) water scores 9.1/10, which is safe. 0 of 3 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Southern Water.
What contaminants are in ME6 water?
We tested 3 contaminants in ME6 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.
Who supplies water in ME6?
ME6 (Tonbridge and Malling) is supplied by Southern Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Should I use a water filter in ME6?
ME6 water scored 9.1/10 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 ME6 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for ME6, and the Environment Agency has no PFAS detections in rivers or groundwater within 10 km of it. That reflects where sampling has happened as much as the water itself.
How clean is the river near ME6?
The Environment Agency rated the Leybourne Stream as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by fish and water plants and algae. It fails the chemical test, as every river, estuary and stretch of coast in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury, PFOS (a forever chemical) and old flame retardants. This is a rating of the river, not of tap water in ME6, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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River and groundwater readings near ME6
Environment Agency samples from rivers, groundwater and reservoirs nearby. Not your tap water. For scale they are shown against drinking water limits; rivers are judged against much stricter environmental standards, and on those every river in England fails for chemicals.
| Substance | Reading | Drinking water limit |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | 0.408 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L |
| pH | 7.97 pH | None |
| Temperature | 10.2 °C | None |
| Conductivity | 734 µS/cm | None |
| Nitrate | 7.8 mg/L | 50 mg/L |
| Nitrite | 0.0064 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L |
| Phosphate | 0.018 mg/L | None |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 11.1 mg/L | None |
| Ammonia | 0.033 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L |
| Copper | 0.00166 mg/L | 2 mg/L |
| Zinc | 0.00732 mg/L | None |
| Nickel | 0.0018 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L |
| Manganese | 0.016 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L |
| Aluminium | 0.121 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L |
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