29/03/2026
Handy tip:
If you use tap water in your aquariums, have you ever wondered what the parameters are in the new water you use for water changes?
The hardness of your tap water, pathogens and chemicals including ammonia and nitrates etc. can vary from week to week. The water suppliers have to test this and produce a summary of their findings for you.
If you would like to see what is in your tap water:
1. Click on the following link: https://www.unitedutilities.com/help-and-support/your-water-supply/your-water/water-quality/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ10lhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUQjdsNjQxeWI4bzh2bDdpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEeFBSTDdFfH6if9leUipeAOmTlYwCNrGI0YfGV8LTZR7LjNpUS3zF2yiFnQ2s_aem_6t6AmdJZ3pK5K3Pajv85OA
2. Page down and insert your postcode where prompted
3. Page down to first see the water hardness in your area and then page down further and click on the Full summary.
4. You can read up and down and from left to right for the results, or better still if you can print it out.
5. If you want to compare the results, try putting in our postcode L97AJ to see the differences.
