Water Hardness and Quality in Bricket Wood
Supplied by Affinity Water · Surface Zone (AF074)
Bricket Wood 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
228mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.3pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.27mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
20mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.67µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.346mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Bricket Wood
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
228mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Slightly Hard
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Bricket Wood has hard water at 228 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
- Affinity Water
- Supply Zone
- Surface Zone (AF074)
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Surface Zone Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Affinity Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Bricket Wood?▾
Yes, Bricket Wood has hard water at 228 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Bricket Wood tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Bricket Wood is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Affinity Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Bricket Wood?▾
The water hardness in Bricket Wood is 228 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Bricket Wood?▾
Water in Bricket Wood is supplied by Affinity Water, which serves the South East England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Surface Zone Treatment Works.