Water Hardness and Quality in Fox Royd
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Airedale and Ferry Fryston (Wakefield)
Fox Royd has soft water with quality that meets all UK drinking water standards.
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Water Quality Scorecard
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.05pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.34mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
18.78mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Fox Royd
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
0mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Fox Royd 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
- Airedale and Ferry Fryston (Wakefield)
- Source Type
- Reservoir
- Treatment Works
- Wakefield Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Fox Royd?▾
No, Fox Royd has soft water at just 0 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Fox Royd tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Fox Royd 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 Fox Royd?▾
The water hardness in Fox Royd is 0 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Fox Royd?▾
Water in Fox Royd is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Wakefield Treatment Works.