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Dorset, England
Dorset
Your water is safe
We checked 9 things and found 1 worth knowing about
GoodYour water is safe
We checked 9 things and found 1 worth knowing about
GoodWater hardness: 316 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 (316 mg/L) — find out if a softener is worth it
Tap water in SP7 (Dorset, Dorset) is supplied by Wessex Water and scored 8.5 out of 10 for safety based on 9 tested parameters. 1 contaminant exceeded recommended safe levels: Turbidity. Data is from samples last taken 2011-07-29, sourced from the Environment Agency Water Quality Archive.
Last sampled 2011-07-29 · Tap water tests not yet available for Wessex Water
This data is over 15 years old. The Environment Agency hasn't sampled near SP7 recently. Scores reflect the most recent available data.
Here’s what government tests found in water near you.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 140 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 140 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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