Wigan, England
Wigan
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
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in WN3 (Wigan) is supplied by United Utilities. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2024-12-31), 16 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for WN3 is 9.5/10.
Last sampled 2024-12-31 · 1,698 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in Wigan.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 0.0111 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.009 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00084 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.16 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Bromate | 0.00101 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0244 mg/L | 0.1 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near WN3. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.62 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 6.7 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 1700 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.327 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 2.77 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.072 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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