Water Hardness and Quality in Headley Heath
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Birmingham Zone 26
Headley Heath 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
237.2mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.37pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.25mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
29.05mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.14µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.79mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Headley Heath
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
237.2mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard
Headley Heath has hard water at 237.2 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
- Birmingham Zone 26
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Worcestershire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Headley Heath?▾
Yes, Headley Heath has hard water at 237.2 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Headley Heath tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Headley Heath 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 Headley Heath?▾
The water hardness in Headley Heath is 237.2 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Headley Heath?▾
Water in Headley Heath is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Worcestershire Treatment Works.