New Forest, England
Your water in SO42
New Forest
Your water is safe
We checked 19 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentYour water is safe
We checked 19 things and found nothing to worry about
ExcellentBased on drinking water tests, your water in SO42 (New Forest) is supplied by Southern Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2025-10-01), 19 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for SO42 is 9.1/10.
Drinking water testsHow we score
Last sampled 2025-10-01 · 59 samples
What’s in your tap water
Results from drinking water tests in New Forest.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | 3 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | — | Safe |
| Turbidity | 0.12 NTU | 4 NTU | 4 NTU | Safe |
| pH | 7.47 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 35 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.003 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.01 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
Filters for SO42
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Environmental water nearby
Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near SO42. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 6.6 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Conductivity | 160 µS/cm | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 6.3 °C | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.0002 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 0.35 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.0079 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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