Water Hardness and Quality in Bircotes
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Tickhill & Wadsworth (Doncaster)
Bircotes has hard water with quality that meets all UK drinking water standards.
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Water Quality Scorecard
Total Hardness
Guideline: 150+ mg/l is considered hard
299.67mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.5pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.04mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
30.44mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.28µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.1mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Bircotes
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
299.67mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Bircotes has hard water at 299.67 mg/l. You will likely experience significant limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and on bathroom surfaces. Many residents in your area use water softeners or anti-limescale products.
Water Source Information
- Water Company
- Yorkshire Water
- Supply Zone
- Tickhill & Wadsworth (Doncaster)
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Doncaster Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Bircotes?▾
Yes, Bircotes has hard water at 299.67 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Bircotes tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Bircotes is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Yorkshire Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Bircotes?▾
The water hardness in Bircotes is 299.67 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Bircotes?▾
Water in Bircotes is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Doncaster Treatment Works.