Tap water in WS15, LichfieldToo few tap tests to call it.
Supplied by Severn Trent. 54 samples, 5 substances, latest on 18 September 2025. Only 2 of them have a legal limit to judge against, so treat the score as provisional.
9.6 / 10
The tank is as full as the score.
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What's in a glass of WS15 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.
Colour came closest to a limit, at 4% of it. 2 of 2 substances used under a quarter of theirs.
- Colour4%
- Turbidity3%
- pH 7.54 pH
- Conductivity 438 µS/cm
- Phosphate 0.066 mg/L
All 5 results as a table
| Substance | Result | Legal limit | Share of limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.54 pH | No legal limit | – |
| Colour | 0.8 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | 4% |
| Turbidity | 0.12 NTU | 4 NTU | 3% |
| Conductivity | 438 µS/cm | No legal limit | – |
| Phosphate | 0.066 mg/L | No legal limit | – |
Your river is the Trent from Moreton Brook to River Tame, rated poor
The Environment Agency rated the Trent from Moreton Brook to River Tame as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by fish, water plants and algae and phosphate. 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.
None of this is a test of your tap water. Environment Agency record · River health across England
WS15 in short
Tap water in WS15 (Lichfield) is supplied by Severn Trent in the Lichfield Central zone and scores 9.6 out of 10, against an England and Wales average of 9.0. None of the 5 tested substances came close to a limit. The latest sample is from 18 September 2025.
- The cleanest tap water of the 5 areas tested in LichfieldWS15 scores 9.6 out of 10, ahead of WS7 in second place on 9.2.
- Scores higher than all 4 neighbouring districtsThe nearest rival is WS7 on 9.2, against 9.6 here. Compare with WS7
- 0.6 points above the national average of 9Cleaner than the typical tested district in the UK. Compare every area
Questions about WS15 water
Is WS15 tap water safe to drink?
Based on the latest tests, WS15 (Lichfield) water scores 9.6/10, which is safe. 0 of 5 tested contaminants exceeded recommended levels. Water is supplied by Severn Trent.
What contaminants are in WS15 water?
We tested 5 contaminants in WS15 water. None exceeded recommended safe levels.
Who supplies water in WS15?
WS15 (Lichfield) 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 WS15?
WS15 water scored 9.6/10 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 WS15 water?
No PFAS (forever chemicals) result is attached to the tap-water tests for WS15, 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 WS15?
The Environment Agency rated the Trent from Moreton Brook to River Tame as poor for ecological health in its 2025 assessment, meaning the river is badly affected, with much of the expected wildlife missing. It is held back by fish, water plants and algae and phosphate. 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. This is a rating of the river, not of tap water in WS15, which is treated before it reaches homes.
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River and groundwater readings near WS15
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.
| Substance | Reading | Drinking water limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.0003 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L |
| pH | 7.92 pH | None |
| Cadmium | 0.000033 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L |
| Nickel | 0.0021 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L |
| Temperature | 17.3 °C | None |
| Conductivity | 740 µS/cm | None |
| Ammonia | 0.067 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L |
| Nitrate | 5.7 mg/L | 50 mg/L |
| Nitrite | 0.049 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L |
| Phosphate | 0.2 mg/L | None |
| Dissolved Oxygen | 8.11 mg/L | None |
| Hardness (as CaCO3) | 353 mg/L | None |
| Zinc | 0.0048 mg/L | None |
| Copper | 0.00017 mg/L | 2 mg/L |
| Chromium | 0.000096 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L |
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