Water Hardness and Quality in Cutler Heights
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Idle and Thackley (Bradford)
Cutler Heights has moderately 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
90.23mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.57pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.45mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
2.22mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.4µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Cutler Heights
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
90.23mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Cutler Heights 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
- Idle and Thackley (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 Cutler Heights?▾
No, Cutler Heights has soft water at just 90.23 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Cutler Heights tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Cutler Heights 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 Cutler Heights?▾
The water hardness in Cutler Heights is 90.23 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Cutler Heights?▾
Water in Cutler Heights 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.