Water Hardness in Godalming
Godalming has slightly hard water at 136 mg/l CaCO₃. This is below the UK national average of 197.72 mg/l. Some limescale may occur but it is usually manageable.
136
mg/l CaCO₃
Slightly HardUK average: 197.72 mg/l
136
0 (Soft)200 (Hard)400+ (Very Hard)
What Does Slightly Hard Water Mean?
At 136 mg/l, Godalming has slightly hard water. This is a moderate level that may cause some limescale in high-use areas like kettles and showerheads.
Regular descaling of kettles and appliances should be sufficient to manage any buildup. A whole-house water softener is optional at this level but may still be beneficial.
Water Supplier
- Water Company
- Thames Water
- Supply Zone
- Godalming (G3)
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Godalming Treatment Works
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is water hard in Godalming?▾
Godalming has moderately hard water at 136 mg/l CaCO₃, classified as "Slightly Hard". Some limescale may occur but it is usually manageable with regular cleaning.
What is the hardness of water in Godalming?▾
The water hardness in Godalming is 136 mg/l CaCO₃ (milligrams per litre of calcium carbonate). This is classified as "Slightly Hard" on the standard UK scale and is below the national average of 197.72 mg/l. Water is supplied by Thames Water from underground aquifer sources.
Who supplies water to Godalming?▾
Water in Godalming is supplied by Thames Water, which covers the London and Thames Valley region. The water is sourced from underground aquifers (boreholes) and treated at Godalming Treatment Works before distribution.