Water Hardness and Quality in Corfe Castle
Supplied by Wessex Water · Swanage
Corfe Castle 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
274.4mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.4pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.3mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
29.1mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.1µg/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 Corfe Castle
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
274.4mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Corfe Castle has hard water at 274.4 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
- Swanage
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Swanage Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Wessex Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Corfe Castle?▾
Yes, Corfe Castle has hard water at 274.4 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Corfe Castle tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Corfe Castle 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 Corfe Castle?▾
The water hardness in Corfe Castle is 274.4 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Corfe Castle?▾
Water in Corfe Castle is supplied by Wessex Water, which serves the South West England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Swanage Treatment Works.