Tap water in TQ6, South HamsSafe to drink.
Supplied by South West Water. 90 samples, 16 substances, latest on 18 December 2025. Everything is inside the legal limit, and nothing comes close to it.
9.5 / 10
The tank is as full as the score.
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What's in a glass of TQ6 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.
Nickel came closest to a limit, at 17% of it. 15 of 15 substances used under a quarter of theirs.
- Nickel17%
- Aluminium13%
- Colour10%
- Nitrate10%
- Arsenic6%
- Iron4%
- Turbidity3%
- Selenium3%
- Antimony2%
- Chromium2%
- Cadmium1%
- Lead1%
- Bromate1%
- Manganese<1%
- Copper<1%
- pH 7.8 pH
All 16 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 0.0257 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 13% |
| Colour | 2 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | 10% |
| Iron | 0.0076 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.00035 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | <1% |
| pH | 7.8 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Turbidity | 0.13 NTU | 4 NTU | 3% |
| Bromate | 0.0001 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 1% |
| Antimony | 0.0001 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 2% |
| Arsenic | 0.00062 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 6% |
| Cadmium | 0.00006 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 1% |
| Chromium | 0.0008 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 2% |
| Nitrate | 5 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.0012 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | 3% |
| Copper | 0.0025 mg/L | 2 mg/L | <1% |
| Lead | 0.000118 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 1% |
| Nickel | 0.0033 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 17% |
Your river is the Avon (Devon Tidal) and Sth Hams - Blackpool, rated good
The Environment Agency rated the Avon (Devon Tidal) and Sth Hams - Blackpool 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
TQ6 in short
Tap water in TQ6 (South Hams) is supplied by South West Water in the South Hams Central zone and scores 9.5 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. None of the 16 tested substances came close to a limit. The latest sample is from 18 December 2025.
- 4th cleanest of 7 areas tested in South HamsSquarely mid-table for South Hams, between PL21 on 9.5 and TQ8 on 9.4.
- Nothing tested came within 40% of its legal limitThe highest was Nickel at 17% of the 0.02 mg/L maximum. See every reading
- Scores higher than 2 of 6 neighbouring districtsWater here is typical for the immediate area, which usually means the same treatment works and the same supply zone.
Questions about TQ6 water
Is TQ6 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, TQ6 (South Hams) water scores 9.5/10, which is safe. 0 of 16 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by South West Water.
What contaminants are in TQ6 water?
We tested 16 contaminants in TQ6 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.
Who supplies water in TQ6?
TQ6 (South Hams) is supplied by South West Water. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Should I use a water filter in TQ6?
TQ6 water scored 9.5/10 with no contaminants above recommended levels. A filter is optional but can improve taste, especially if you notice a chlorine flavour. See our filter recommendations for your area.
Are there PFAS forever chemicals in TQ6 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for TQ6, 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 TQ6?
The Environment Agency rated the Avon (Devon Tidal) and Sth Hams - Blackpool 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 TQ6, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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River and groundwater readings near TQ6
Environment Agency samples from rivers, groundwater and reservoirs nearby. Not your tap water. For scale they are shown against drinking water limits; rivers are judged against much stricter environmental standards, and on those every river in England fails for chemicals.
| Substance | Reading | Drinking water limit |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.55 pH | None |
| Temperature | 11.1 °C | None |
| Conductivity | 178 µS/cm | None |
| Ammonia | 0.087 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L |
| Nitrate | 3.8 mg/L | 50 mg/L |
| Nitrite | 0.011 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L |
| Phosphate | 0.092 mg/L | None |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 10.7 mg/L | None |
| Arsenic | 0.0011 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L |
| Manganese | 0.032 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L |
| Copper | 0.0127 mg/L | 2 mg/L |
| Zinc | 0.0523 mg/L | None |
| Nickel | 0.0066 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L |
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