Is SS3 tap water safe to drink?

Based on the latest tests, SS3 (Southend-on-Sea) water scores 5.7/10, which is mostly safe but has some issues. 4 of 10 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Anglian Water.

What contaminants are in SS3 water?

We tested 10 contaminants in SS3 water. 4 were flagged, including Ammonia, Fluoride, Manganese.

Who supplies water in SS3?

SS3 (Southend-on-Sea) is supplied by Anglian Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.

Should I use a water filter in SS3?

With 4 contaminants above recommended levels in SS3, 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 SS3 water?

No PFAS (forever chemicals) have been detected in SS3 based on available monitoring data. PFAS are tested at environmental monitoring sites near your postcode.

Southend-on-Sea, England

Your water in SS3

Southend-on-Sea

Your water is mostly fine

We checked 10 things and found 4 worth knowing about

Fair

Your water is mostly fine

We checked 10 things and found 4 worth knowing about

Fair

Anglian Water

Your water company

Tap water in SS3 (Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea) is supplied by Anglian Water and scored 5.7 out of 10 for safety based on 10 tested parameters. 4 contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels: Ammonia, Fluoride, Manganese and 1 more. Data is from samples last taken 2000-04-26, sourced from the Environment Agency Water Quality Archive.

Environmental monitoringHow we score

Last sampled 2000-04-26 · Tap water tests not yet available for Anglian Water

This data is over 26 years old. The Environment Agency hasn't sampled near SS3 recently. Scores reflect the most recent available data.

What we found

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

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Ammonia	5.86 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Over limit
Fluoride	6.01 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	Over limit
Manganese	0.39 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	1.16 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

AmmoniaOver limit

Found

5.86 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

FluorideOver limit

Found

6.01 mg/L

Safe level

1.5 mg/L

WHO

1.5 mg/L

100% of safe level

ManganeseOver limit

Found

0.39 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

1.16 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

What removes these from your water

4 contaminants flagged in SS3. These filters are matched to what was found in your water.

Our pick for SS3

Waterdrop WHF3T-FG 3-Stage Whole House

Whole House · NSF/ANSI 372

Removes both Manganese and Iron — the two contaminants flagged in SS3. Protects every tap in your home.

Removes from your water

ManganeseIron

Check price & reviews

£330

4.5/5

2 more options

Reverse Osmosis

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis

Removes Fluoride

£399

4.6

Jug Filter

ZeroWater 12-Cup Ready-Pour

Removes Fluoride

£40

4.3

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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near SS3. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Ammonia	5.86 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Over limit
Fluoride	6.01 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	Over limit
Manganese	0.39 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	1.16 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

AmmoniaOver limit

Found

5.86 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

FluorideOver limit

Found

6.01 mg/L

Safe level

1.5 mg/L

WHO

1.5 mg/L

100% of safe level

ManganeseOver limit

Found

0.39 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

1.16 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

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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
Ammonia	5.86 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Over limit
Fluoride	6.01 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	Over limit
Manganese	0.39 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	1.16 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

AmmoniaOver limit

Found

5.86 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

FluorideOver limit

Found

6.01 mg/L

Safe level

1.5 mg/L

WHO

1.5 mg/L

100% of safe level

ManganeseOver limit

Found

0.39 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

1.16 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency

What removes these from your water

4 contaminants flagged in SS3. These filters are matched to what was found in your water.

Our pick for SS3

Waterdrop WHF3T-FG 3-Stage Whole House

Whole House · NSF/ANSI 372

Removes both Manganese and Iron — the two contaminants flagged in SS3. Protects every tap in your home.

Removes from your water

ManganeseIron

Check price & reviews

£330

4.5/5

2 more options

Reverse Osmosis

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis

Removes Fluoride

£399

4.6

Jug Filter

ZeroWater 12-Cup Ready-Pour

Removes Fluoride

£40

4.3

Recommendations matched to your area's water data, not sponsorship. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate disclosure · Full filter guide

Environmental water nearby

Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near SS3. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.

Substance	Found	Safe Level	WHO Safe Level	Status
Ammonia	5.86 mg/L	0.5 mg/L	—	Over limit
Fluoride	6.01 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	1.5 mg/L	Over limit
Manganese	0.39 mg/L	0.05 mg/L	0.08 mg/L	Over limit
Iron	1.16 mg/L	0.2 mg/L	0.3 mg/L	Over limit

AmmoniaOver limit

Found

5.86 mg/L

Safe level

0.5 mg/L

WHO

—

100% of safe level

FluorideOver limit

Found

6.01 mg/L

Safe level

1.5 mg/L

WHO

1.5 mg/L

100% of safe level

ManganeseOver limit

Found

0.39 mg/L

Safe level

0.05 mg/L

WHO

0.08 mg/L

100% of safe level

IronOver limit

Found

1.16 mg/L

Safe level

0.2 mg/L

WHO

0.3 mg/L

100% of safe level

Source: Environment Agency