What contaminants are in Brighton tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Brighton are Nitrate (flagged in 2 areas). No PFAS were detected.

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Is Brighton tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Brighton tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Brighton tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 5 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.2/10. Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.

Q: Who supplies water in Brighton?

Water in Brighton is supplied by Southern Water. Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.

Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.

Average score

9.2/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Brighton tap water is safe to drink. Based on 5 areas tested, Brighton has an average water quality score of 9.2/10. 2 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Southern Water. Southern Water supplies Brighton from chalk aquifers beneath the South Downs, producing naturally hard water.

Top concerns in Brighton

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Nitrate2 areas

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

BN3Brighton and Hove9.10Southern Water BN1Brighton and Hove9.20Southern Water BN2Brighton and Hove9.20Southern Water BN41Brighton and Hove9.21Southern Water BN42Brighton and Hove9.21Southern Water

Main water supplier

Southern Water

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