Water Hardness and Quality in Holywell Green

Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Hipperholme and Lightcliffe (Calderdale)

Good

Holywell Green has soft water with quality that meets all UK drinking water standards.

Check a specific postcode in Holywell Green

Water Quality Scorecard

Total Hardness

Guideline: 150+ mg/l is considered hard

45.39mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
LowAverageHigh

pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.64pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh

Free Chlorine

Guideline: below 1 mg/l

0.34mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh

Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

2.49mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh

Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

0.19µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh

Fluoride

UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l

0.05mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh

Water Hardness in Holywell Green

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

45.39mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard

Holywell Green 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
Yorkshire Water
Supply Zone
Hipperholme and Lightcliffe (Calderdale)
Source Type
Reservoir
Treatment Works
Calderdale Treatment Works
Last Tested
2025-12-31
Data Source
Yorkshire Water

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Holywell Green?
No, Holywell Green has soft water at just 45.39 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Holywell Green tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Holywell Green 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 Holywell Green?
The water hardness in Holywell Green is 45.39 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Holywell Green?
Water in Holywell Green is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Calderdale 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.