What contaminants are in Newcastle tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Newcastle are Iron (flagged in 6 areas), Manganese (flagged in 1 area). No PFAS were detected.

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Is Newcastle tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Newcastle tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Newcastle tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 6 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.7/10. Northumbrian Water supplies Newcastle from Kielder Water, Europe's largest man-made lake.

Q: Who supplies water in Newcastle?

Water in Newcastle is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water supplies Newcastle from Kielder Water, Europe's largest man-made lake.

Northumbrian Water supplies Newcastle from Kielder Water, Europe's largest man-made lake.

Average score

8.7/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Newcastle tap water is safe to drink. Based on 6 areas tested, Newcastle has an average water quality score of 8.7/10. 7 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water supplies Newcastle from Kielder Water, Europe's largest man-made lake.

Top concerns in Newcastle

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Iron6 areas

Manganese1 area

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

NE5Newcastle upon Tyne8.52Northumbrian Water NE1Newcastle upon Tyne8.71Northumbrian Water NE4Newcastle upon Tyne8.71Northumbrian Water NE2Newcastle upon Tyne8.81Northumbrian Water NE6Newcastle upon Tyne8.81Northumbrian Water NE3Newcastle upon Tyne8.91Northumbrian Water

Main water supplier

Northumbrian Water

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