What contaminants are in Cambridge tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Cambridge are Ammonia (flagged in 1 area). No PFAS were detected.

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Is Cambridge tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Cambridge tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Cambridge tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 1 areas tested, the average water quality score is 7.6/10. Cambridge Water (now part of South Staffs Water) draws from chalk aquifers, producing very hard water.

Q: Who supplies water in Cambridge?

Water in Cambridge is supplied by Anglian Water. Cambridge Water (now part of South Staffs Water) draws from chalk aquifers, producing very hard water.

Cambridge Water (now part of South Staffs Water) draws from chalk aquifers, producing very hard water.

Average score

7.6/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Cambridge tap water is safe to drink. Based on 1 areas tested, Cambridge has an average water quality score of 7.6/10. 1 contaminant was flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Anglian Water. Cambridge Water (now part of South Staffs Water) draws from chalk aquifers, producing very hard water.

Top concerns in Cambridge

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Ammonia1 area

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

CB4Cambridge7.61Anglian Water

Main water supplier

Anglian Water

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