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Oldham, England
Your water in OL16
Oldham
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 OL16 (Oldham, Oldham) 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. Data is from 2,506 samples collected up to 2024-12-27, sourced from United Utilities via the Stream Water Data Portal.
Drinking water testsHow we score
Last sampled 2024-12-27 · 2,506 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
What’s in your tap water
Results from drinking water tests in Oldham.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 0.00972 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.009 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00133 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.16 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Bromate | 0.00044 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Cadmium | 0.00009 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near OL16. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.23 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 3.9 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 280 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.093 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 0.436 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.007 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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