Tap water in WR6, Malvern HillsSafe to drink.
Supplied by Severn Trent. 711 samples, 20 substances, latest on 17 December 2025. Everything is inside the legal limit, and nothing comes close to it.
9.1 / 10
The tank is as full as the score.
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What's in a glass of WR6 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.
Nitrate came closest to a limit, at 52% of it. 15 of 17 substances used under a quarter of theirs.
- Nitrate52%
- Trihalomethanes35%
- Aluminium11%
- Iron9%
- Fluoride8%
- Arsenic6%
- Copper6%
- Nickel5%
- Colour4%
- Turbidity3%
- Lead2%
- Manganese1%
- Antimony1%
- Selenium1%
- Chromium<1%
- Nitrite<1%
- Cadmium<1%
- Conductivity 270 µS/cm
- pH 7.27 pH
- Phosphate 0.8 mg/L
All 20 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | 0.8 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | 4% |
| Conductivity | 270 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0355 mg/L | 0.1 mg/L | 35% |
| Selenium | 0.0004 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | 1% |
| Aluminium | 0.021 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 11% |
| Iron | 0.0173 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.00073 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 1% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 6% |
| Fluoride | 0.12 mg/L | 1.5 mg/L | 8% |
| Arsenic | 0.00057 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 6% |
| Cadmium | 0.00001 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | <1% |
| Chromium | 0.00042 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | <1% |
| Nickel | 0.001 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 5% |
| Lead | 0.00019 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 2% |
| Antimony | 0.000059 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 1% |
| Turbidity | 0.12 NTU | 4 NTU | 3% |
| pH | 7.27 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Nitrate | 26.1 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 52% |
| Nitrite | 0.003 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | <1% |
| Phosphate | 0.8 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
Your river is the Teme - conf R Onny to conf R Severn, rated good
The Environment Agency rated the Teme - conf R Onny to conf R Severn 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. Its ecological rating has improved since the previous assessment.
None of this is a test of your tap water. Environment Agency record · River health across England
WR6 in short
Tap water in WR6 (Malvern Hills) is supplied by Severn Trent in the Malvern Hills Central zone and scores 9.1 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. None of the 20 tested substances came close to a limit. The latest sample is from 17 December 2025.
- The lowest score of the 4 areas tested in Malvern HillsWR6 scores 9.1 out of 10. The best in Malvern Hills, WR8, scores 9.4.
- Nitrate is the reading closest to its limit, at 52% of the 50 mg/L maximumIt passed with room to spare, and everything else tested sat further below its limit. See every reading
- Scores higher than 0 of 3 neighbouring districtsWater here is typical for the immediate area, which usually means the same treatment works and the same supply zone.
Questions about WR6 water
Is WR6 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, WR6 (Malvern Hills) water scores 9.1/10, which is safe. 0 of 20 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Severn Trent.
What contaminants are in WR6 water?
We tested 20 contaminants in WR6 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.
Who supplies water in WR6?
WR6 (Malvern Hills) is supplied by Severn Trent. You can view their full profile and compliance data on our supplier page.
Should I use a water filter in WR6?
WR6 water scored 9.1/10 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 WR6 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for WR6, 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 WR6?
The Environment Agency rated the Teme - conf R Onny to conf R Severn 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. Its ecological rating has improved since the previous assessment. This is a rating of the river, not of tap water in WR6, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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River and groundwater readings near WR6
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.
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