Tap water

Calm blue lake at dusk with a lone bare tree and mountains reflected in still water in the Lake District

Are there PFAS "forever chemicals" in UK tap wa...

Part of our tap water guide "Forever chemicals" is a dramatic name for a family of at least 5,000 substances. Here is what the DWI found in 2025, why your...

Are there PFAS "forever chemicals" in UK tap wa...

Part of our tap water guide "Forever chemicals" is a dramatic name for a family of at least 5,000 substances. Here is what the DWI found in 2025, why your...

Clean stainless steel double kitchen sink with a chrome tap and visible drains against a dark grey wall

Why does my tap water smell of eggs or drains?

Part of our tap water guide A whiff of boiled eggs or drains when the tap runs is hard to ignore. Is it the water, or something closer to the...

Why does my tap water smell of eggs or drains?

Part of our tap water guide A whiff of boiled eggs or drains when the tap runs is hard to ignore. Is it the water, or something closer to the...

Two golden autumn leaf pieces floating on calm blue water with a soft orange reflection

Why is my tap water yellow?

Part of our tap water guide The glass has a straw tint, or the bath looks faintly yellow. Is that rust in the mains, a problem at home, or just...

Why is my tap water yellow?

Part of our tap water guide The glass has a straw tint, or the bath looks faintly yellow. Is that rust in the mains, a problem at home, or just...

Close-up of clear water droplets resting on a smooth green leaf

Are there microplastics in UK tap and bottled w...

Part of our tap water guide The headlines say we are drinking plastic. What have the studies measured, and what does that tell you about your own tap, which you...

Are there microplastics in UK tap and bottled w...

Part of our tap water guide The headlines say we are drinking plastic. What have the studies measured, and what does that tell you about your own tap, which you...

Clear water droplets on a glass surface against a pale blue background

What is chloramine, and is it in my tap water?

Part of our tap water guide The word turns up on water company pages and in fish-keeping groups. What is it, and does it come out of your tap? You...

What is chloramine, and is it in my tap water?

Part of our tap water guide The word turns up on water company pages and in fish-keeping groups. What is it, and does it come out of your tap? You...

A small white water tank model beside a glass of water on a wooden shelf

What does the cold water tank in my loft do?

Part of our tap water guide There is a lidded tank in the loft with pipes running out of it. What is it for, and does your house need one?...

What does the cold water tank in my loft do?

Part of our tap water guide There is a lidded tank in the loft with pipes running out of it. What is it for, and does your house need one?...