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press@tapwater.ukAbout TapWater.uk
TapWater.uk provides independent water quality analysis for every UK postcode, based on Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate data. We test for PFAS, lead, nitrate, and 17 other contaminants. Our data is free to use — all we ask is attribution.
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51.8
SL6 lead level vs UK legal limit
+ 7 more in the full dataset
Source: TapWater.uk (https://www.tapwater.uk/rankings/worst-lead) Data: Environment Agency Water Quality Archive, analysed by TapWater.uk
91%
TF7 nitrate as % of UK legal limit
+ 7 more in the full dataset
Source: TapWater.uk (https://www.tapwater.uk/rankings/worst-nitrate) Data: Environment Agency Water Quality Archive, analysed by TapWater.uk
0
PFAS detections near —
+ -3 more in the full dataset
Source: TapWater.uk (https://www.tapwater.uk/pfas) Data: Environment Agency Water Quality Archive, analysed by TapWater.uk
377
HU16 hardness (mg/L CaCO₃)
+ 7 more in the full dataset
Source: TapWater.uk (https://www.tapwater.uk/rankings/hardest-water) Data: Drinking Water Inspectorate data, analysed by TapWater.uk
10.0/10
CA12 — UK's highest safety score
+ 17 more in the full dataset
Source: TapWater.uk (https://www.tapwater.uk/rankings/best-water) Data: Environment Agency & Drinking Water Inspectorate, analysed by TapWater.uk
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Good water quality signal
Warning
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Near-limit contaminant signal
Danger
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Over-limit contaminant signal
PFAS
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Forever chemicals marker
Ink
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Display headings — editorial gravitas
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