Portsmouth, England
Portsmouth
Your water is safe
We checked 21 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 21 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in PO17 (Portsmouth) is supplied by Portsmouth Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2024-12-31), 21 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for PO17 is 9.1/10.
Last sampled 2024-12-31 · 15,640 samples
This data is 15 months old. Newer data may be available soon.
Results from drinking water tests in Portsmouth.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbidity | 0.28 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.011 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
| Lead | 0.0005 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Nickel | 0.0013 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 0.07 mg/L | Safe |
| Copper | 0.172 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.012 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near PO17. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 0.782 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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