Water Hardness and Quality in Farrington Gurney
Supplied by Wessex Water · Fulwood
Farrington Gurney 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
87.4mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.2pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.3mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
5.3mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.4µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.03mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Farrington Gurney
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
87.4mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard
Farrington Gurney 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
- Wessex Water
- Supply Zone
- Fulwood
- Source Type
- Reservoir
- Treatment Works
- Fulwood Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Wessex Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Farrington Gurney?▾
No, Farrington Gurney has soft water at just 87.4 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Farrington Gurney tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Farrington Gurney 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 Farrington Gurney?▾
The water hardness in Farrington Gurney is 87.4 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Farrington Gurney?▾
Water in Farrington Gurney is supplied by Wessex Water, which serves the South West England region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Fulwood Treatment Works.