Cambridge
Yes. Tap water in Cambridge is low risk. Safe to drink from the tap.
Is it safe?
Cambridge Water
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
Compliance risk score 6.58 in 2024 (lower is better). Rank 14 of 17. The industry median was 2.11.
The three-year average is 6.32.
Supplied by Cambridge Water.
Cambridge Water is part of South Staffs Water, so the scores are for South Staffs Water as a whole.
Hardness: Very hard.
Source
Ofwat water company performance report 2024–25, and the national drinking-water regulators.
Period covered: 2024 to 2025.
UK tap water meets drinking-water standards almost everywhere. Towns in England and Wales show their water company’s compliance risk score. Scotland and Northern Ireland show the national compliance figure. Hardness is typical for the area and can vary street by street.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in Cambridge, England?
Yes. Tap water in Cambridge is low risk. Safe to drink from the tap.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ofwat water company performance report 2024–25, and the national drinking-water regulators. Period covered: 2024 to 2025.