South Hams, England
Your water in PL8
South Hams
Your water is safe
We checked 13 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 13 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in PL8 (South Hams) is supplied by South West Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2024-12-10), 13 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for PL8 is 9.6/10.
Drinking water testsHow we score
Last sampled 2024-12-10 · 156 samples
This data is 16 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
What’s in your tap water
Results from drinking water tests in South Hams.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 8.1 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.07 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.0257 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Colour | 2 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.0076 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00175 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near PL8. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductivity | 520 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 14 °C | — | — | Safe |
| pH | 8.12 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.089 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 7.85 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.0282 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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