Water Hardness and Quality in Finmere Godington & Long Marston
Supplied by Thames Water · Finmere Godington & Long Marston (OX25)
Finmere Godington & Long Marston 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
243mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.4pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.28mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
20mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.24mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Finmere Godington & Long Marston
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
243mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Finmere Godington & Long Marston has hard water at 243 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
- Thames Water
- Supply Zone
- Finmere Godington & Long Marston (OX25)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Finmere Godington & Long Marston Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Thames Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Finmere Godington & Long Marston?▾
Yes, Finmere Godington & Long Marston has hard water at 243 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Finmere Godington & Long Marston tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Finmere Godington & Long Marston is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Thames Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Finmere Godington & Long Marston?▾
The water hardness in Finmere Godington & Long Marston is 243 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Finmere Godington & Long Marston?▾
Water in Finmere Godington & Long Marston is supplied by Thames Water, which serves the London and Thames Valley region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Finmere Godington & Long Marston Treatment Works.