Gateshead, England
Your water in NE40
Gateshead
Your water is safe
We checked 20 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 20 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in NE40 (Gateshead) is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2024-12-18), 20 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for NE40 is 9.3/10.
Drinking water testsHow we score
Last sampled 2024-12-18 · 1,833 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 Gateshead.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | 1.5 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | — | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.2 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| pH | 7.8 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 360 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.0003 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.021 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
Filters for NE40
General-purpose filters for common UK tap water concerns.
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near NE40. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | 0.00244 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| pH | 8.19 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 2.9 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 220 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Mercury | 0.000013 mg/L | 0.001 mg/L | 0.006 mg/L | Safe |
| Cadmium | 0.000105 mg/L | 0.005 mg/L | 0.003 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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