Blackburn with Darwen, England
Your water in BL8
Blackburn with Darwen
Your water is safe
We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 16 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in BL8 (Blackburn with Darwen) is supplied by United Utilities. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2024-12-30), 16 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for BL8 is 9.5/10.
Drinking water testsHow we score
Last sampled 2024-12-30 · 1,995 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
What’s in your tap water
Results from drinking water tests in Blackburn with Darwen.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium | 0.00009 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
| Chromium | 0.00083 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | Safe |
| Antimony | 0.00031 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | Safe |
| Selenium | 0.00085 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 mg/L | Safe |
| Bromate | 0.00033 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.00622 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near BL8. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.33 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 5 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 150 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.064 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 0.869 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.013 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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