Tap water in TA22, SomersetTurbidity is over the limit.Soft.
Supplied by Wessex Water. 9 substances, latest on 13 October 2026. Turbidity came in above the legal limit. Everything else passed.
8.4 / 10
The tank is as full as the score. The specks are the minerals that make water hard.
What to do about it
Osmio PRO-III Ultimate Whole House
£499typical price
Removes turbidity, the result that stood out in TA22.
BWT E1 Single Lever
£250typical price
Removes turbidity, the result that stood out in TA22.
BRITA Marella XL + MAXTRA PRO
£25typical price
Basic chlorine and taste improvement on a budget
We earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which product we put first. How we make money
What's in a glass of TA22 water
Every bubble is a substance the lab measured. The higher it floats, the closer it came to its legal limit, the dashed line at the top.
Turbidity is over its legal limit, at 195% of it.
- Turbidity195%
- Ammonia2%
- Nitrate2%
- Nitrite2%
- pH 7.67 pH
- Temperature 15.2 °C
- Conductivity 88 µS/cm
- Dissolved Oxygen 10.2 mg/L
- Phosphate 0.015 mg/L
All 9 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 7.8 NTU | 4 NTU | 195% |
| pH | 7.67 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Temperature | 15.2 °C | No legal limit | – |
| Conductivity | 88 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 10.2 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
| Nitrate | 0.82 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 2% |
| Nitrite | 0.008 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 2% |
| Phosphate | 0.015 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
| Ammonia | 0.0096 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 2% |
50mg of limescale minerals in every litre
Soft water. Kind to kettles, boilers and skin
You will not need a softener here, and you will use less soap and detergent than most of England.
Your river is the Lower Barle, rated good
The Environment Agency rated the Lower Barle as good for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is only slightly changed from its natural state. It fails the chemical test, as every river, estuary and stretch of coast in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury, PFOS (a forever chemical) and old flame retardants.
None of this is a test of your tap water. Environment Agency record · River health across England
TA22 in short
Tap water in TA22 (Somerset) is supplied by Wessex Water in the Somerset Central zone and scores 8.4 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. 1 of 9 tested substances was close to or over a limit. The latest sample is from 13 October 2026.
- Turbidity was measured at 7.8 NTU, 95% over the UK limitIt is the only one of 9 tested substances to go over its limit. See the full results
- Soft water at 50 mg/LLimescale is not a problem in TA22, so skip softeners and scale filters entirely. How hardness is measured
- 22nd cleanest of 40 areas tested in SomersetSquarely mid-table for Somerset, between TA21 on 9.6 and TA6 on 5.9.
Questions about TA22 water
Is TA22 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, TA22 (Somerset) water scores 8.4/10, which is safe. 1 of 9 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Wessex Water.
What contaminants are in TA22 water?
We tested 9 contaminants in TA22 water. 1 were flagged, including Turbidity.
Who supplies water in TA22?
TA22 (Somerset) is supplied by Wessex Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Is TA22 water hard or soft?
Water in TA22 (Somerset) has a hardness of 50 mg/L CaCO3, which is classified as soft. Soft water is gentle on appliances and skin.
Should I use a water filter in TA22?
With 1 contaminant above recommended levels in TA22, 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 TA22 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for TA22, and the Environment Agency has no PFAS detections in rivers or groundwater within 10 km of it. That reflects where sampling has happened as much as the water itself.
How clean is the river near TA22?
The Environment Agency rated the Lower Barle as good for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is only slightly changed from its natural state. It fails the chemical test, as every river, estuary and stretch of coast in England does, because of long-lasting pollutants such as mercury, PFOS (a forever chemical) and old flame retardants. This is a rating of the river, not of tap water in TA22, which is treated before it reaches homes.
Keep reading
- Best Water Filters UKEvery filter type compared on what it actually removes
- Is UK Tap Water Safe?Everything you need to know about tap water safety in the UK
- How to Test Your Tap WaterFrom DIY strips to professional lab analysis
- Best Water Filter Jug UKBRITA vs ZeroWater vs the rest, tested against real data
How to test your waterBest water filtersFilter shower headsWater testing kitsUK water rankingsWater hardness checkerWater hardness map
Get alerts for your area
We'll email you when water quality data changes for TA22.