Water Hardness in Lytham St Anne's
Lytham St Anne's has moderately hard water at 170 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.
170
mg/l CaCO₃
Moderately HardUK average: 197.72 mg/l
170
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What Does Moderately Hard Water Mean?
At 170 mg/l, Lytham St Anne's 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
- Squires Gate
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Blackpool Treatment Works
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is water hard in Lytham St Anne's?▾
Lytham St Anne's has moderately hard water at 170 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 Lytham St Anne's?▾
The water hardness in Lytham St Anne's is 170 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 Lytham St Anne's?▾
Water in Lytham St Anne's is supplied by United Utilities, which covers the North West England region. The water is sourced from underground aquifers (boreholes) and treated at Blackpool Treatment Works before distribution.