Tap water in TA5, SomersetTurbidity is over the limit.Slightly hard.
Supplied by Wessex Water. 9 substances, latest on 7 May 2026. Turbidity came in above the legal limit. Everything else passed.
6.4 / 10
The tank is as full as the score. The specks are the minerals that make water hard.
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What's in a glass of TA5 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 150% of it.
- Turbidity150%
- Ammonia62%
- Nitrate11%
- Nitrite4%
- pH 8.16 pH
- Temperature 13 °C
- Conductivity 547 µS/cm
- Phosphate 0.083 mg/L
- Dissolved Oxygen 10 mg/L
All 9 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 6 NTU | 4 NTU | 150% |
| pH | 8.16 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Temperature | 13 °C | No legal limit | – |
| Conductivity | 547 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
| Nitrate | 5.5 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 11% |
| Nitrite | 0.018 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 4% |
| Phosphate | 0.083 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 10 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
| Ammonia | 0.31 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 62% |
167mg of limescale minerals in every litre
Middling hardness. Some scale, slowly
Below the point where a softener pays for itself. Descaling the kettle now and then is all most homes need.
Your river is the Currypool Stream, rated moderate
The Environment Agency rated the Currypool Stream as moderate for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is noticeably changed by pollution or engineering. It is held back by water plants and algae and phosphate. 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
TA5 in short
Tap water in TA5 (Somerset) is supplied by Wessex Water in the Somerset Central zone and scores 6.4 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 7 May 2026.
- Turbidity was measured at 6 NTU, 50% over the UK limitIt is the only one of 9 tested substances to go over its limit. See the full results
- 39th cleanest of 40 areas tested in Somerset1 area in Somerset scored lower. The best is TA21 on 9.6.
- Every one of the 10 neighbouring districts scores higherBA11 next door scores 9.2, against 6.4 here. Supply zones, not distance, explain the gap. See BA11
Questions about TA5 water
Is TA5 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, TA5 (Somerset) water scores 6.4/10, which is mostly safe but has some issues. 1 of 9 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Wessex Water.
What contaminants are in TA5 water?
We tested 9 contaminants in TA5 water. 1 were flagged, including Turbidity.
Who supplies water in TA5?
TA5 (Somerset) is supplied by Wessex Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Is TA5 water hard or soft?
Water in TA5 (Somerset) has a hardness of 167 mg/L CaCO3, which is classified as moderately hard. This is a moderate hardness level.
Should I use a water filter in TA5?
With 1 contaminant above recommended levels in TA5, 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 TA5 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for TA5, 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 TA5?
The Environment Agency rated the Currypool Stream as moderate for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is noticeably changed by pollution or engineering. It is held back by water plants and algae and phosphate. 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 TA5, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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