Water Hardness and Quality in Horton Bank Bottom

Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Thornton and Allerton (Bradford)

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Horton Bank Bottom 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

90.77mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.56pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
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Free Chlorine

Guideline: below 1 mg/l

0.29mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
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Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

2.53mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

1.72µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride

UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l

0.05mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Horton Bank Bottom

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

90.77mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
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Horton Bank Bottom 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
Thornton and Allerton (Bradford)
Source Type
Reservoir
Treatment Works
Bradford Treatment Works
Last Tested
2025-12-31
Data Source
Yorkshire Water

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Horton Bank Bottom?
No, Horton Bank Bottom has soft water at just 90.77 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Horton Bank Bottom tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Horton Bank Bottom 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 Horton Bank Bottom?
The water hardness in Horton Bank Bottom is 90.77 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Horton Bank Bottom?
Water in Horton Bank Bottom is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Bradford 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.