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Folkestone and Hythe, England
Folkestone and Hythe
Your water is safe
We checked 24 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 24 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentTap water in TN28 (Folkestone and Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe) is supplied by Southern Water and scored 9.2 out of 10 for safety based on 24 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 1,300 samples collected up to 2025-12-16, sourced from Southern Water via the Stream Water Data Portal.
Last sampled 2025-12-16 · 1,300 samples
Results from drinking water tests in Folkestone and Hythe.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform Bacteria | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | Safe |
| E. coli | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.17 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Colour | 2 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | — | Safe |
| Bromate | 0.00147 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Conductivity | 300 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near TN28. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 0.743 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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