Water Hardness and Quality in Gornalwood
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Dudley Zone 26
Gornalwood 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
217.9mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.31pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.29mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
19.22mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.35µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lBelow Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.92mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Gornalwood
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
217.9mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Gornalwood has hard water at 217.9 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Supply Zone
- Dudley Zone 26
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Staffordshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Gornalwood?▾
Yes, Gornalwood has hard water at 217.9 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Gornalwood tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Gornalwood is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Severn Trent Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Gornalwood?▾
The water hardness in Gornalwood is 217.9 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Gornalwood?▾
Water in Gornalwood is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Staffordshire Treatment Works.