South Ribble, England
South Ribble
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 PR1 (South Ribble) 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 PR1 is 9.4/10.
Last sampled 2024-12-18 · 2,501 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in South Ribble.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 0.24 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.0271 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.031 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00626 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrate | 2.44 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.0098 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near PR1. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 0.413 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Watch |
| Lead | 0.0161 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Over limit |
| Manganese | 0.179 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Over limit |
| Iron | 1.97 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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