Tap water quality in Medway

Supplied by Southern Water · Southern Water E01035297 · Based on DWI laboratory analysis

Nitrates

—mg/L

Chlorine

0.47mg/L

Lead

—µg/L

Fluoride

—mg/L

Water hardness

Estimated

Estimated: Very Hard (~350 mg/L CaCO₃)

Based on the chalk geology in Kent. Lab-tested data for this specific supply zone is not yet available.

Your area is likely to have hard water. This can affect skin conditions and cause limescale buildup.

All tested parameters are within safe drinking water limits

For the analytes shown, reported values are within UK drinking water standards. This does not replace your supplier's formal water quality report.

How readings compare to limits

Nitrates

ND

Not found in local samples · area average is within limits

PCV / limit: 50 mg/L

Chlorine

0.47 mg/L

PCV / limit: 0.5 mg/L

Fluoride

ND

Not found in local samples · area average is within limits

PCV / limit: 1.5 mg/L

Lead

ND

Not found in local samples · area average is within limits

PCV / limit: 10 µg/L

Sewage spills in Medway

Official Environment Agency storm overflow data near the town centre.

Check your postcode

Look up any UK address for lab results and nearby overflows.