Water Hardness in Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford has very hard water at 345 mg/l CaCO₃. This is above the UK national average of 197.72 mg/l. You may notice limescale buildup on taps, in kettles, and around showerheads.
345
mg/l CaCO₃
What Does Very Hard Water Mean?
With a hardness of 345 mg/l, Bishop's Stortford has very hard water. This level of hardness is common in areas supplied from chalk and limestone aquifers in the South East of England.
You will likely notice white limescale deposits on taps, showerheads, and inside your kettle. Over time, limescale can reduce the efficiency of boilers and heating systems, increasing energy costs. A water softener can help prevent these issues.
Water Supplier
- Water Company
- Affinity Water
- Supply Zone
- Bishop Stortford (AF018)
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Bishop Stortford Treatment Works
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