Water Hardness and Quality in Black Lane
Supplied by Wessex Water · Black Lane
Black Lane has very 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
305.9mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.6pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.3mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
39.5mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.2µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.07mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Black Lane
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
305.9mg/l CaCO₃Very Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Black Lane has hard water at 305.9 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
- Wessex Water
- Supply Zone
- Black Lane
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Black Lane Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Wessex Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Black Lane?▾
Yes, Black Lane has hard water at 305.9 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Very Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Black Lane tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Black Lane is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Wessex Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Black Lane?▾
The water hardness in Black Lane is 305.9 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Very Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Black Lane?▾
Water in Black Lane is supplied by Wessex Water, which serves the South West England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Black Lane Treatment Works.