West Lancashire, England
West Lancashire
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 PR8 (West Lancashire) is supplied by United Utilities. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2024-12-30), 16 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for PR8 is 9.3/10.
Last sampled 2024-12-30 · 2,841 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in West Lancashire.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 0.1 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Nitrate | 6.02 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.0098 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.054 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0392 mg/L | 0.1 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Bromate | 0.00057 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near PR8. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 1.37 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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