Oldham, England
Your water in OL3
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
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in OL3 (Oldham) is supplied by United Utilities. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2024-12-18), 16 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for OL3 is 9.4/10.
Drinking water testsHow we score
Last sampled 2024-12-18 · 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.0000234 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
| Cadmium | 0.00009 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
| Chromium | 0.00083 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | Safe |
| Nickel | 0.00254 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 0.07 mg/L | Safe |
| Lead | 0.00055 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Antimony | 0.00031 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near OL3. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.2 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 3.1 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 260 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 14 mg/L | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.037 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 0.75 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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