Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Your water in NE5
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Your water is mostly fine
We checked 9 things and found 2 worth knowing about
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Tests run
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Northumbrian Water
Your water company
Apr 2026
Last checked
Based on government water tests, your water in NE5 (Newcastle upon Tyne) is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2013-05-17), 9 parameters were tested with 2 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for NE5 is 6/10.
What we found
Here's what government tests found in water near you.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic Source: Environment Agency | 1.79 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Over limit |
| Manganese Source: Environment Agency | 0.116 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Over limit |
| pH Source: Environment Agency | 7.32 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity Source: Environment Agency | 1160 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Nitrate Source: Environment Agency | 0.723 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Chromium Source: Environment Agency | 0.0065899999999999995 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | Safe |
| Copper Source: Environment Agency | 0.0058200000000000005 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
| Lead Source: Environment Agency | 0.0034300000000000003 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Ammonia Source: Environment Agency | 0.37 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
How it's changed
NE5quality score, 2020–2026
Water quality has improved over the past 6 years.
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