Water Hardness and Quality in Devonshire Park
Supplied by United Utilities · Bebington
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
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.29pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.61mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
6.6mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.55µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
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
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
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.