Wakefield, England
Wakefield
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 S72 (Wakefield) is supplied by Yorkshire Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2026-03-19), 21 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for S72 is 9.4/10.
Last sampled 2026-03-19 · 229 samples
Results from drinking water tests in Wakefield.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | Safe |
| Coliform Bacteria | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | 0 count/100ml | Safe |
| Iron | 0.00928 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.0113 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Manganese | 0.00178 mg/L | 0.05 mg/L | 0.08 mg/L | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.11 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near S72. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 0.291 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Over limit |
| Lead | 0.0228 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Over limit |
| Ammonia | 4.67 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Over limit |
Source: Environment Agency
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