Yes! The tap water is safe to drink.
Tap water in Grimsby, UK is treated to meet EU and UK drinking water standards, making it safe to drink.
Regular testing ensures water quality meets strict guidelines, with public health protection a top priority.
Anglian Water, the local supplier, publishes water quality results, demonstrating their commitment to transparency.
United Kingdom is ranked as number 2 globally with a score of 98.2% in the water quality EPI research conducted by Yale University.
Grimsby's tap water sources include the Lincolnshire limestone aquifer and the River Witham, providing a mixture of groundwater and surface water.
River Witham water is abstracted at two treatment works: one near Bardney and another near Lincoln, before being treated and distributed.
Treated water from these sources is blended and distributed through the network, supplying homes and businesses in the Grimsby area.
Some public drinking fountains in Grimsby are maintained by the local council and are safe to use for drinking water.
These fountains are regularly inspected, cleaned, and disinfected to ensure the water quality meets health and safety standards.
However, it's always a good idea to check the fountain's condition and signs of maintenance before consuming the water.
Here is a map showing all the locations of drinking water spots in Grimsby. You can click on each water drop to open the spot directly in Google Maps for directions.