Water Hardness and Quality in Great Lever
Supplied by United Utilities · Great Lever
Great Lever 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
53.7mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.29pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.66mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.55µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Great Lever
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
53.7mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Great Lever 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
- United Utilities
- Supply Zone
- Great Lever
- Source Type
- Reservoir
- Treatment Works
- Bolton Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2024-12-31
- Data Source
- United Utilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Great Lever?▾
No, Great Lever has soft water at just 53.7 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Great Lever tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Great Lever 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 Great Lever?▾
The water hardness in Great Lever is 53.7 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Great Lever?▾
Water in Great Lever is supplied by United Utilities, which serves the North West England region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Bolton Treatment Works.