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Casares

1 water network · Costa del Sol, Málaga

9.4
Overall / 10
🛡️
Safety
9.5
All bacteria, chemicals, and regulated substances
💎
Hardness
9.5
Mineral content — affects limescale, taste, appliances
👅
Taste & Comfort
9.2
pH, chlorine, clarity, odour, and colour

About the water supply in Casares

Casares' tap water is certified safe to drink, with an overall quality score of 9.4/10. However, trihalomethanes and free chlorine levels are concerns affecting all networks, which may impact taste and comfort. While the water is safe for daily use, residents may notice a slight taste difference. Overall, the water remains safe for drinking and household use.

How to read these scores: 10 = perfect, 0 = at or over the legal limit. A score of 0 does not necessarily mean the water is unsafe — it means that specific parameter is at its maximum legal level. The official SINAC certification (APTA / NO APTA) is the authoritative safety indicator. Only readings from the last year are included — older data is excluded to keep scores current.

⚠ Parameters scoring below 8 — explained

🛡️ Trihalomethanes (THMs)
Category: Safety · Legal limit: 100 µg/L
5.7/10 Fair
43 µg/L — 43% of the 100 µg/L legal limit. Trihalomethanes form when chlorine (used to disinfect water) reacts with natural organic matter. They are safe at these levels but are a reason some people prefer to filter tap water. Moderate level — within legal limits but noticeable to sensitive people.
Network: RED DERIV D10 OESTE · Value: 43 · Date: 03/02/2026 10:20
👅 Chlorine taste/smell
Category: Taste · Legal limit: 0.2–1.0 mg/L required
6/10 Fair
0.7 mg/L. Chlorine is legally required (minimum 0.2 mg/L) to keep water safe as it travels through pipes. Slightly high — a faint chlorine smell or taste may be noticeable if water is left in a glass.
Network: RED DERIV D10 OESTE · Value: 0.7 · Date: 16/07/2026 08:11

Water networks breakdown

Network Score 🛡️ Safety 💎 Hardness 👅 Taste & Comfort Last tested
RED DERIV D10 OESTE 9.4
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