Oldham, England
Your water in OL8
Oldham
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 OL8 (Oldham) 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 OL8 is 9.4/10.
Drinking water testsHow we score
Last sampled 2024-12-30 · 2,507 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 Oldham.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 0.2 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Trihalomethanes | 0.0299 mg/L | 0.1 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.0129 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.007 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00127 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.0321 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near OL8. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3.8 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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