What contaminants are in York tap water?

The most commonly flagged contaminants across York are Arsenic (flagged in 4 areas), Nitrite (flagged in 1 area). No PFAS were detected.

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Is York tap water safe to drink?

Q: Is York tap water safe to drink?

Yes, York tap water is generally safe to drink. Across 4 areas tested, the average water quality score is 8.7/10. Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.

Q: Who supplies water in York?

Water in York is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.

Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.

Average score

8.7/10

Areas tested

Issues flagged

PFAS detected

None

Yes, York tap water is safe to drink. Based on 4 areas tested, York has an average water quality score of 8.7/10. 5 contaminants were flagged above recommended levels across all areas. Water is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Yorkshire Water supplies York from the River Derwent and River Ouse, with treatment at Elvington.

Top concerns in York

Contaminants flagged most often across the city.

Arsenic4 areas

Nitrite1 area

Water quality by area

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

PostcodeAreaScoreFlaggedSupplier

YO24York8.61Yorkshire Water YO31York8.62Yorkshire Water YO10York8.71Yorkshire Water YO1York8.81Yorkshire Water

Main water supplier

Yorkshire Water

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