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Wakefield, England
Wakefield
Your water is safe
We checked 24 things and found 1 worth knowing about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 24 things and found 1 worth knowing about
ExcellentWater hardness: 273 mg/L (very hard)
Hard water — may cause limescale buildup in kettles and pipes
Hard water is costing your home money
Your water is very hard (273 mg/L) — find out if a softener is worth it
Tap water in WF7 (Wakefield, Wakefield) is supplied by Yorkshire Water and scored 9.2 out of 10 for safety based on 24 tested parameters. 1 contaminant exceeded recommended safe levels: Nitrite. Data is from 619 samples collected up to 2026-05-06, sourced from Yorkshire Water via the Stream Water Data Portal.
Last sampled 2026-05-06 · 619 samples
Results from drinking water tests in Wakefield.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrite | 0.38 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Watch |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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