Water Quality in Edinburgh

Supplied by Scottish Water

B
Overall Water Quality Grade

Key Measurements

Hardness 30.6 ppm
Lead 0.81 ppb
Chlorine 1.05 ppm
Nitrate 1.4 ppm
Iron 21.65 ppb
Fluoride 0.12 ppm
Copper 0 ppb
pH Level 8.05 (ideal: 6.5 - 9.5)
Good news:
  • low lead levels
Things to be aware of:
  • chlorine above typical UK range

Recommendations

Higher than typical chlorine

Chlorine measured at 1.05 mg/l. The typical UK range is 0.2–0.5 mg/l. Higher levels can affect taste and smell but remain within regulatory limits.

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