What contaminants are in Bath tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Bath are Ammonia (flagged in 1 area), Turbidity (flagged in 1 area). PFAS (forever chemicals) were detected in 1 area.

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Is Bath tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Bath tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Bath tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 3 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.0/10. Wessex Water supplies Bath, drawing from springs and boreholes in the surrounding limestone geology.

Q: Who supplies water in Bath?

Water in Bath is supplied by Wessex Water. Wessex Water supplies Bath, drawing from springs and boreholes in the surrounding limestone geology.

Wessex Water supplies Bath, drawing from springs and boreholes in the surrounding limestone geology.

Average score

9.0/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

1 area

Yes, Bath tap water is safe to drink. Based on 3 areas tested, Bath has an average water quality score of 9.0/10. 2 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Wessex Water. Wessex Water supplies Bath, drawing from springs and boreholes in the surrounding limestone geology. PFAS (forever chemicals) were detected in 1 of 3 areas monitored.

Top concerns in Bath

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Ammonia1 area

Turbidity1 area

Water quality by area

All postcode districts in Bath, ranked by water quality score.

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

BS39Bath and North East Somerset7.72Wessex Water BA1Bath and North East Somerset9.60Wessex Water BA3Bath and North East Somerset9.70Wessex Water

Main water supplier

Wessex Water

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