Water Hardness and Quality in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
Supplied by United Utilities · Burscough Bridge & Rufford
Burscough Bridge & Rufford 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
269.7mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.86pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.64mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
7.86mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.59µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
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Water Hardness in Burscough Bridge & Rufford
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
269.7mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Burscough Bridge & Rufford has hard water at 269.7 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
- United Utilities
- Supply Zone
- Burscough Bridge & Rufford
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- West Lancashire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2024-12-31
- Data Source
- United Utilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Burscough Bridge & Rufford?▾
Yes, Burscough Bridge & Rufford has hard water at 269.7 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Burscough Bridge & Rufford tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Burscough Bridge & Rufford is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by United Utilities and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Burscough Bridge & Rufford?▾
The water hardness in Burscough Bridge & Rufford is 269.7 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Burscough Bridge & Rufford?▾
Water in Burscough Bridge & Rufford is supplied by United Utilities, which serves the North West England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at West Lancashire Treatment Works.