Water Hardness and Quality in Devonshire Park

Supplied by United Utilities · Bebington

Average

Devonshire Park 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

7.29pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
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Free Chlorine

Guideline: below 1 mg/l

0.61mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Above Average
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Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

6.6mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
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Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

0.55µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
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Water Hardness in Devonshire Park

Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.

274.4mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard

Devonshire Park 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
United Utilities
Supply Zone
Bebington
Source Type
Groundwater
Treatment Works
Wirral Treatment Works
Last Tested
2024-12-31
Data Source
United Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Devonshire Park?
Yes, Devonshire Park 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 Devonshire Park tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Devonshire Park 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 Devonshire Park?
The water hardness in Devonshire Park 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 Devonshire Park?
Water in Devonshire Park is supplied by United Utilities, which serves the North West England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Wirral Treatment Works.
Disclaimer: Water quality data is sourced from United Utilities and may not reflect real-time conditions. For health or medical decisions, please contact United Utilities directly or consult the Drinking Water Inspectorate at dwi.gov.uk. Data last updated: 2024-12-31.