Test Valley, England
Test Valley
Your water is safe
We checked 23 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 23 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in SO53 (Test Valley) is supplied by Southern Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2025-12-06), 23 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for SO53 is 9.1/10.
Last sampled 2025-12-06 · 641 samples
Results from drinking water tests in Test Valley.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | 3 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | — | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.11 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| pH | 7.51 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.00837 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.0117 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00154 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near SO53. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0002 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| pH | 8.15 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 550 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 12 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Cadmium | 0.00003 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.193 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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