South Hams, England
South Hams
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 TQ9 (South Hams) is supplied by South West Water. Based on the latest data (last sampled 2025-05-02), 16 things were tested with 0 exceeding recommended levels. The overall water quality score for TQ9 is 9.6/10.
Last sampled 2025-05-02 · 486 samples
Results from drinking water tests in South Hams.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.00461 mg/L | 2 mg/L | 2 mg/L | Safe |
| Lead | 0.0001 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 mg/L | Safe |
| Nickel | 0.0033 mg/L | 0.02 mg/L | 0.07 mg/L | Safe |
| Aluminium | 0.0257 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Colour | 2 mg/L Pt/Co | 20 mg/L Pt/Co | — | Safe |
| Iron | 0.0076 mg/L | 0.2 mg/L | 0.3 mg/L | Safe |
Source: Stream Water Data Portal
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Rivers, groundwater and reservoirs near TQ9. This is environmental monitoring — not your tap water.
| Substance | Found | Safe Level | WHO Safe Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.8 pH | — | — | Safe |
| Ammonia | 0.0009 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | — | Safe |
| Nitrate | 3.98 mg/L | 50 mg/L | 50 mg/L | Safe |
| Nitrite | 0.0147 mg/L | 0.5 mg/L | 3 mg/L | Safe |
| Phosphate | 0.015 mg/L | — | — | Safe |
| Temperature | 8 °C | — | — | Safe |
Source: Environment Agency
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