What contaminants are in Derby tap water?

No contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across Derby. All tested areas passed on the parameters measured.

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Is Derby tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Derby tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Derby tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 9 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.2/10. Severn Trent supplies Derby from the Derwent Valley reservoirs, which also supply much of the East Midlands.

Q: Who supplies water in Derby?

Water in Derby is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Derby from the Derwent Valley reservoirs, which also supply much of the East Midlands.

Severn Trent supplies Derby from the Derwent Valley reservoirs, which also supply much of the East Midlands.

Average score

9.2/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Derby tap water is safe to drink. Based on 9 areas tested, Derby has an average water quality score of 9.2/10. No contaminants were found above recommended levels. Water is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Derby from the Derwent Valley reservoirs, which also supply much of the East Midlands.

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

DE22Amber Valley8.80Severn Trent DE55Amber Valley8.80Severn Trent DE7Amber Valley9.00Severn Trent DE4Amber Valley9.30Severn Trent DE5Amber Valley9.30Severn Trent DE56Amber Valley9.30Severn Trent DE75Amber Valley9.30Severn Trent DE21Amber Valley9.40Severn Trent DE6Amber Valley9.40Severn Trent

Main water supplier

Severn Trent

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