What contaminants are in Leicester tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Leicester are Arsenic (flagged in 3 areas). No PFAS were detected.

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Is Leicester tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Leicester tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Leicester tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 3 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.4/10. Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.

Q: Who supplies water in Leicester?

Water in Leicester is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.

Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.

Average score

8.4/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Leicester tap water is safe to drink. Based on 3 areas tested, Leicester has an average water quality score of 8.4/10. 3 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Severn Trent. Severn Trent supplies Leicester from Rutland Water, the largest reservoir by surface area in England.

Top concerns in Leicester

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Arsenic3 areas

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

LE2Leicester8.31Severn Trent LE1Leicester8.41Severn Trent LE3Leicester8.51Severn Trent

Main water supplier

Severn Trent

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