The Water Professor | Articles

  • Uranium in Water

    by Chris Yates
    Uranium is a dangerous contaminant found in UK groundwater.

  • Nitrate in Drinking Water

    by Chris Yates
    What are nitrates and how do they get into our drinking water?

  • Drinking water lead and IQ

    by Kieran Flanagan
    Studies have found links between blood lead concentrations and IQ.

  • Do I have lead pipes?

    by Chris Yates
    Worried that your house may have lead pipes? Try these simple tests.

  • Why do we have hard water in London?

    by Chris Yates
    Ever wondered why London has hard water or where it comes from?

  • Is it safe to drink tap water from the bathroom?

    by Chris Yates
    Don't be tempted to fill up in the bathroom.

  • Chlorine in Tap Water

    by Chris Yates
    Should we be worried about chlorine in tap water?

  • How Safe is Yellow Tap Water?

    by Chris Yates
    How worried should you be about your tap water turning yellow?

  • 7 Good Reasons to get your Drinking Water Tested

    by Chris Yates
    Here are 7 common contaminants of water that you might not know about.