Water Hardness and Quality in Festival Gardens

Supplied by United Utilities · Festival Gardens

Good

Festival Gardens has slightly 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

125.4mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Below Average
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pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.41pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
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

3.25mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh

Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

0.55µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
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Water Hardness in Festival Gardens

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

125.4mg/l CaCO₃Slightly Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard

Festival Gardens has moderately hard water. You may notice some limescale buildup in your kettle and on taps over time. A regular descaling routine should be sufficient for most households.

Water Source Information

Water Company
United Utilities
Supply Zone
Festival Gardens
Source Type
Mixed
Treatment Works
Liverpool Treatment Works
Last Tested
2024-12-31
Data Source
United Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Festival Gardens?
Festival Gardens has moderately hard water at 125.4 mg/l CaCO₃. Some limescale may occur but it is manageable with regular descaling.
Is Festival Gardens tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Festival Gardens 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 Festival Gardens?
The water hardness in Festival Gardens is 125.4 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Slightly Hard". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Festival Gardens?
Water in Festival Gardens is supplied by United Utilities, which serves the North West England region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Liverpool 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.