Water Hardness and Quality in Holt Park
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Kippax & Methley (Leeds)
Holt Park 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
281.19mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.08pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.2mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
18.54mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
4.32µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.07mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Holt Park
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
281.19mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard
Holt Park has hard water at 281.19 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
- Kippax & Methley (Leeds)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Leeds Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Holt Park?▾
Yes, Holt Park has hard water at 281.19 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Holt Park tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Holt Park 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 Holt Park?▾
The water hardness in Holt Park is 281.19 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Holt Park?▾
Water in Holt Park is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Leeds Treatment Works.