Is SR2 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, SR2 (Sunderland) water scores 9/10, which is safe. 1 of 20 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Northumbrian Water.

What contaminants are in SR2 water?

We tested 20 contaminants in SR2 water. 1 were flagged, including Nitrite.

Who supplies water in SR2?

SR2 (Sunderland) is supplied by Northumbrian Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in SR2?

With 1 contaminant above recommended levels in SR2, 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 SR2 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in SR2 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

Sunderland, England

Your water in SR2

Sunderland

Your water is safe

We checked 20 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Excellent

Your water is safe

We checked 20 things and found 1 worth knowing about

Excellent

Northumbrian Water

Your water company

Tap water in SR2 (Sunderland, Sunderland) is supplied by Northumbrian Water and scored 9 out of 10 for safety based on 20 tested parameters. 1 contaminant exceeded recommended safe levels: Nitrite. Data is from 4,866 samples collected up to 2025-05-29, sourced from Northumbrian Water via the Stream Water Data Portal.

Drinking water testsHow we score

Last sampled 2025-05-29 · 4,866 samples

What’s in your tap water

Results from drinking water tests in Sunderland.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Nitrite	0.38 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Watch

NitriteWatch

Found

0.38 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

76% of safe level

Source: Stream Water Data Portal

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Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near SR2. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
pH	7.9 pH	—	—	Safe
Temperature	15 °C	—	—	Safe
Conductivity	840 µS/cm	—	—	Safe
Ammonia	0.039 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Safe
Nitrate	0.48 mg/L	50 mg/L	50 mg/L	Safe
Nitrite	0.0079 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	3 mg/L	Safe

pHSafe

Found

7.9 pH

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

TemperatureSafe

Found

15 °C

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

ConductivitySafe

Found

840 µS/cm

Safe level

—

WHO

—

Informational — no set limit

AmmoniaSafe

Found

0.039 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

8% of safe level

NitrateSafe

Found

0.48 mg/L

Safe level

50 mg/L

WHO

50 mg/L

1% of safe level

NitriteSafe

Found

0.0079 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

3 mg/L

2% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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