Northumbrian Water Water Quality

Serving 4.4 million people across North East England and parts of Essex and Suffolk

B
Overall Water Quality Grade

Key Measurements

Readings for the Fenham & Gosforth Park Zone supply zone

Hardness 134.1 ppm
Lead 0.1 ppb
Chlorine 0.4 ppm
Nitrate 14.2 ppm
Iron 198 ppb
Fluoride 0.7 ppm
Copper 20 ppb
pH Level 7.35 (ideal: 6.5 - 9.5)
Good news:
  • low lead levels
Things to be aware of:
  • noticeable iron content

Recommendations

Elevated iron

Iron at 198 µg/l (UK limit: 200 µg/l). Higher iron levels can cause orange-brown staining on fixtures and laundry.

Note: These readings are from a representative zone in the Northumbrian Water supply area. Water quality varies between neighbourhoods and supply zones. Enter your postcode below for exact readings at your address.

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