Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Your water in NE2
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Your water is safe
We checked 10 things and found 1 worth knowing about
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Northumbrian Water
Your water company
Apr 2026
Last checked
Based on government water tests, your water in NE2 (Newcastle upon Tyne) is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2000-01-10), 10 parameters were tested with 1 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for NE2 is 8.5/10.
What we found
Here's what government tests found in water near you.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Source: Environment Agency | 0.253 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Over limit |
| Lead Source: Environment Agency | 0.000837 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| pH Source: Environment Agency | 8.13 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature Source: Environment Agency | 2.9 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia Source: Environment Agency | 0.177 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate Source: Environment Agency | 2.99 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite Source: Environment Agency | 0.028 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
| Zinc Source: Environment Agency | 0.007719999999999999 mg/L | — | — | Safe |
| Boron Source: Environment Agency | 0.103 mg/L | 1 mg/L | 2.4 mg/L | Safe |
| Copper Source: Environment Agency | 0.00904 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
How it's changed
NE2quality score, 2020–2026
Water quality has improved over the past 6 years.
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