Water Hardness and Quality in Lakeside Village

Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Sprotbrough (Doncaster)

Average

Lakeside Village has soft water with quality that meets all UK drinking water standards.

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Water Quality Scorecard

pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.44pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
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Free Chlorine

Guideline: below 1 mg/l

0.1mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

29.26mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

0.1µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride

UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l

0.11mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lAverage
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Water Hardness in Lakeside Village

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

0mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard

Lakeside Village 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
Sprotbrough (Doncaster)
Source Type
Mixed
Treatment Works
Doncaster Treatment Works
Last Tested
2025-12-31
Data Source
Yorkshire Water

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Lakeside Village?
No, Lakeside Village has soft water at just 0 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Lakeside Village tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Lakeside Village 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 Lakeside Village?
The water hardness in Lakeside Village is 0 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Lakeside Village?
Water in Lakeside Village is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Doncaster 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.