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Sunderland, England
Sunderland
Your water is safe
We checked 20 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 20 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentTap water in NE38 (Sunderland, Sunderland) is supplied by Northumbrian Water and scored 9.3 out of 10 for safety based on 20 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 2,999 samples collected up to 2024-12-17, sourced from Northumbrian Water via the Stream Water Data Portal.
Last sampled 2024-12-17 · 2,999 samples
This data is 17 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in Sunderland.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.00073 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Bromate | 0.0005 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Iron | 0.0086 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Selenium | 0.00083 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | Safe |
| Fluoride | 0.76 mg/L | 1.5 mg/L | 1.5 mg/L | Safe |
| Conductivity | 140 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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