Water Hardness and Quality in Esk Valley & Coast
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Esk Valley & Coast (North Yorkshire)
Esk Valley & Coast 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
96.98mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.56pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.17mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
3.15mg/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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Water Hardness in Esk Valley & Coast
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
96.98mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
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Slightly Hard
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Esk Valley & Coast 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
- Esk Valley & Coast (North Yorkshire)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- North Yorkshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Esk Valley & Coast?▾
No, Esk Valley & Coast has soft water at just 96.98 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Esk Valley & Coast tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Esk Valley & Coast 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 Esk Valley & Coast?▾
The water hardness in Esk Valley & Coast is 96.98 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Esk Valley & Coast?▾
Water in Esk Valley & Coast is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at North Yorkshire Treatment Works.