Tap water in TQ1, TorbayAmmonia is over the limit.
Supplied by Unknown. 3 substances, latest on 18 September 2026. Ammonia came in above the legal limit. Everything else passed.
0.0 / 10
The tank is as full as the score.
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What's in a glass of TQ1 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.
Ammonia is over its legal limit, at 210% of it.
- Ammonia210%
- Temperature 13.6 °C
- Conductivity 599 µS/cm
All 3 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1.05 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 210% |
| Temperature | 13.6 °C | No legal limit | – |
| Conductivity | 599 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
Your coastal water is the Lyme Bay West, rated moderate
The Environment Agency rated the Lyme Bay West as moderate for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the coastal water is noticeably changed by pollution or engineering. It is held back by insects and other small river life. 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
TQ1 in short
Tap water in TQ1 (Torbay) is supplied by Unknown in the Torbay Central zone and scores 0.0 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. 1 of 3 tested substances was close to or over a limit. The latest sample is from 18 September 2026.
- Ammonia was measured at 1.05 mg/L, 2.1 times the UK limitIt is the only one of 3 tested substances to go over its limit. See the full results
- 9 points below the national average of 9Below the typical tested district in the UK, which is worth knowing before you choose a filter. Compare every area
- 3 substances checkedResults were collected.
Questions about TQ1 water
Is TQ1 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, TQ1 (Torbay) water scores 0/10, which is below average and may need attention. 1 of 3 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Unknown.
What contaminants are in TQ1 water?
We tested 3 contaminants in TQ1 water. 1 were flagged, including Ammonia.
Who supplies water in TQ1?
TQ1 (Torbay) is supplied by Unknown. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Should I use a water filter in TQ1?
With 1 contaminant above recommended levels in TQ1, 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 TQ1 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for TQ1, 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 coastal water near TQ1?
The Environment Agency rated the Lyme Bay West as moderate for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the coastal water is noticeably changed by pollution or engineering. It is held back by insects and other small river life. 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 coastal water, not of tap water in TQ1, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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