What contaminants are in Exeter tap water?

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

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Is Exeter tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Exeter tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Exeter tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 3 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.7/10. South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.

Q: Who supplies water in Exeter?

Water in Exeter is supplied by South West Water. South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.

South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.

Average score

8.7/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Exeter tap water is safe to drink. Based on 3 areas tested, Exeter has an average water quality score of 8.7/10. 2 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by South West Water. South West Water supplies Exeter from Wimbleball and Roadford reservoirs on Exmoor and Dartmoor.

Top concerns in Exeter

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Ammonia1 area

Turbidity1 area

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

EX3Exeter7.72South West Water EX5Exeter9.00South West Water EX1Exeter9.40South West Water

Main water supplier

South West Water

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