Water Hardness and Quality in Bourton Westwood
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Shropshire Zone 1
Bourton Westwood 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
263mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.58pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.34mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
32.29mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.68µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.12mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lAverage
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Water Hardness in Bourton Westwood
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
263mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Bourton Westwood has hard water at 263 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Supply Zone
- Shropshire Zone 1
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Shropshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Bourton Westwood?▾
Yes, Bourton Westwood has hard water at 263 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Bourton Westwood tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Bourton Westwood is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Severn Trent Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Bourton Westwood?▾
The water hardness in Bourton Westwood is 263 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Bourton Westwood?▾
Water in Bourton Westwood is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Shropshire Treatment Works.