Water Hardness and Quality in Hall Cliffe

Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Wrenthorpe and Outwood West (Wakefield)

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Hall Cliffe 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

230.99mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
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pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.16pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
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Free Chlorine

Guideline: below 1 mg/l

0.45mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAverage
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Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

12.4mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
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Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

0.18µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride

UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l

0.06mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Hall Cliffe

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

230.99mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard

Hall Cliffe has hard water at 230.99 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
Yorkshire Water
Supply Zone
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West (Wakefield)
Source Type
Mixed
Treatment Works
Wakefield Treatment Works
Last Tested
2025-12-31
Data Source
Yorkshire Water

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Hall Cliffe?
Yes, Hall Cliffe has hard water at 230.99 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Hall Cliffe tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Hall Cliffe 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 Hall Cliffe?
The water hardness in Hall Cliffe is 230.99 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Hall Cliffe?
Water in Hall Cliffe is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Wakefield Treatment Works.
Disclaimer: Water quality data is sourced from Yorkshire Water and may not reflect real-time conditions. For health or medical decisions, please contact Yorkshire Water directly or consult the Drinking Water Inspectorate at dwi.gov.uk. Data last updated: 2025-12-31.