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Wigan, England
Your water in WN7
Wigan
Your water is safe
We checked 15 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 15 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentTap water in WN7 (Wigan, Wigan) is supplied by United Utilities and scored 9.1 out of 10 for safety based on 15 tested parameters. No contaminants exceeded recommended safe levels. Data is from 1,140 samples collected up to 2022-12-09, sourced from United Utilities via the Stream Water Data Portal.
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Last sampled 2022-12-09 · 1,140 samples
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What’s in your tap water
Results from drinking water tests in Wigan.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 0.0139 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.008 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00052 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Nickel | 0.00077 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 0.07 mg/L | Safe |
| Copper | 0.0000104 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
| Lead | 0.00604 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near WN7. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 0.392 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Watch |
Source: Environment Agency
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