Water Quality

The taste and appearance of tap water varies depending on where you live in our region.

Check your water quality and hardness

Enter your postcode below to find out about the water quality and hardness in your area and the settings needed for your dishwasher.

Information on why and what to do if you have discoloured water

Information on hard water and what you can do if it causes limescale to build up around your home

The taste of water can vary from area to area due to the different rocks and soils it filters through

There are no lead water mains in our region, but they can be found in older homes.

We work closely with farmers in the region to reduce levels of pesticides.

Our Scientific Services team offers testing for legionella to local businesses.

We analyse 50,000 samples a year - find out what we test for in water.