What contaminants are in Sheffield tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across Sheffield are Arsenic (flagged in 8 areas). No PFAS were detected.

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Is Sheffield tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is Sheffield tap water safe to drink?

Yes, Sheffield tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 9 areas tested, the average water quality score is 9.0/10. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.

Q: Who supplies water in Sheffield?

Water in Sheffield is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.

Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.

Average score

9.0/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, Sheffield tap water is safe to drink. Based on 9 areas tested, Sheffield has an average water quality score of 9.0/10. 8 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water serves Sheffield from reservoirs in the Peak District and surrounding moorlands.

Top concerns in Sheffield

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Arsenic8 areas

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

S1Sheffield8.81Yorkshire Water S10Sheffield8.81Yorkshire Water S11Sheffield8.81Yorkshire Water S7Sheffield8.81Yorkshire Water S2Sheffield9.01Yorkshire Water S5Sheffield9.01Yorkshire Water S6Sheffield9.01Yorkshire Water S8Sheffield9.01Yorkshire Water S3Sheffield9.60Yorkshire Water

Main water supplier

Yorkshire Water

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