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Cheshire West and Chester, England
Cheshire West and Chester
Your water is safe
We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentTap water in WA6 (Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire West and Chester) is supplied by United Utilities and scored 9.4 out of 10 for safety based on 16 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 1,877 samples collected up to 2024-12-31, sourced from United Utilities via the Stream Water Data Portal.
Last sampled 2024-12-31 · 1,877 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in Cheshire West and Chester.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0262 mg/L | 0.1 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.2 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.00776 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.007 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00045 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Cadmium | 0.00009 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near WA6. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 0.537 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Over limit |
| Lead | 0.072 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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