Manchester, England
Manchester
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 M12 (Manchester) 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 M12 is 9.4/10.
Last sampled 2024-12-30 · 1,942 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in Manchester.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.00098 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.2 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.0094 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.007 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Copper | 0.0000104 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
| Nickel | 0.00077 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 0.07 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near M12. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 0.685 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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