Is SP8 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, SP8 (Dorset) water scores 7.8/10, which is safe. 1 of 10 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Wessex Water.

What contaminants are in SP8 water?

We tested 10 contaminants in SP8 water. 1 were flagged, including Aluminium.

Who supplies water in SP8?

SP8 (Dorset) is supplied by Wessex Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in SP8?

With 1 contaminant above recommended levels in SP8, a water filter could help. A filter jug or under-sink filter can reduce most common contaminants. See our filter recommendations for your area.

Are there PFAS forever chemicals in SP8 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in SP8 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

Dorset, England

Your water in SP8

Dorset

Your water is within limits, with one thing to check

We checked 10 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Good

Your water is within limits, with one thing to check

We checked 10 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Good

Wessex Water

Your water company

Tap water in SP8 (Dorset, Dorset) is supplied by Wessex Water and scored 7.8 out of 10 for safety based on 10 tested parameters. 1 contaminant exceeded recommended safe levels: Aluminium. Data is from samples last taken 2026-07-09, sourced from the Environment Agency Water Quality Archive.

Environmental monitoringHow we score

Last sampled 2026-07-09 · Tap water tests not yet available for Wessex Water

Filter match · 1 flagged in SP8

No direct match for the concerns flagged in SP8

This product does not directly match the concerns flagged in SP8. Review the report details or test your water before buying.

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What we found

Here’s what government tests found in water near you.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Aluminium	0.8 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Over limit

AluminiumOver limit

Found

0.8 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near SP8. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Aluminium	0.8 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Over limit

AluminiumOver limit

Found

0.8 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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Substance

Found

Safe Level

WHO Safe Level

Status

Aluminium

0.8 mg/L

0.2 mg/L

—

Over limit

Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near SP8. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Aluminium	0.8 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	—	Over limit

AluminiumOver limit

Found

0.8 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency