Water Hardness in Lymm South
Lymm South has moderately hard water at 176.7 mg/l CaCO₃. This is close to the UK national average of 197.72 mg/l. Some limescale may occur but it is usually manageable.
176.7
mg/l CaCO₃
Moderately HardUK average: 197.72 mg/l
176.7
0 (Soft)200 (Hard)400+ (Very Hard)
What Does Moderately Hard Water Mean?
At 176.7 mg/l, Lymm South has moderately 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
- United Utilities
- Supply Zone
- Lymm South
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Warrington Treatment Works
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is water hard in Lymm South?▾
Lymm South has moderately hard water at 176.7 mg/l CaCO₃, classified as "Moderately Hard". Some limescale may occur but it is usually manageable with regular cleaning.
What is the hardness of water in Lymm South?▾
The water hardness in Lymm South is 176.7 mg/l CaCO₃ (milligrams per litre of calcium carbonate). This is classified as "Moderately Hard" on the standard UK scale and is close to the national average of 197.72 mg/l. Water is supplied by United Utilities from underground aquifer sources.
Who supplies water to Lymm South?▾
Water in Lymm South is supplied by United Utilities, which covers the North West England region. The water is sourced from underground aquifers (boreholes) and treated at Warrington Treatment Works before distribution.