Water Quality
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.
White or brown water
Information on why and what to do if you have discoloured water
Hard water and limescale
Information on hard water and what you can do if it causes limescale to build up around your home
Taste and odour
The taste of water can vary from area to area due to the different rocks and soils it filters through
How to check for lead pipes
There are no lead water mains in our region, but they can be found in older homes.
Protecting water from pesticides
We work closely with farmers in the region to reduce levels of pesticides.
Testing for legionella
Our Scientific Services team offers testing for legionella to local businesses.
Our tests explained
We analyse 50,000 samples a year - find out what we test for in water.