Water Hardness and Quality in Carr House Gate
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Keighley Central (Bradford)
Carr House Gate has soft 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
48.32mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.67pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.38mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
2.53mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.13µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.05mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Carr House Gate
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
48.32mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Carr House Gate has soft water. This means less limescale buildup in your appliances, less soap needed for cleaning, and generally fewer issues with mineral deposits. You are unlikely to need a water softener.
Water Source Information
- Water Company
- Yorkshire Water
- Supply Zone
- Keighley Central (Bradford)
- Source Type
- Reservoir
- Treatment Works
- Bradford Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Carr House Gate?▾
No, Carr House Gate has soft water at just 48.32 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Carr House Gate tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Carr House Gate 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 Carr House Gate?▾
The water hardness in Carr House Gate is 48.32 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Carr House Gate?▾
Water in Carr House Gate is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Bradford Treatment Works.