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Rotherham, England
Your water in S74
Rotherham
Your water is safe
We checked 24 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 24 things and found nothing to worry about
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Water hardness: 283 mg/L (very hard)
Hard water — may cause limescale buildup in kettles and pipes
Hard water is costing your home money
Your water is very hard (283 mg/L) — find out if a softener is worth it
Tap water in S74 (Rotherham, Rotherham) is supplied by Yorkshire Water and scored 9.4 out of 10 for safety based on 24 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 215 samples collected up to 2026-05-05, sourced from Yorkshire Water via the Stream Water Data Portal.
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Last sampled 2026-05-05 · 215 samples
What’s in your tap water
Results from drinking water tests in Rotherham.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | Safe |
| Iron | 0.0162 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.0113 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00178 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Coliform Bacteria | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.11 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near S74. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 0.444 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Watch |
| Iron | 0.582 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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