Water Hardness and Quality in Lawns Wood
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Dudley Zone 20
Lawns Wood 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
276.6mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.13pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.17mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
29.33mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.26µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.94mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Lawns Wood
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
276.6mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard
Lawns Wood has hard water at 276.6 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
- Dudley Zone 20
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Staffordshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Lawns Wood?▾
Yes, Lawns Wood has hard water at 276.6 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Lawns Wood tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Lawns Wood 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 Lawns Wood?▾
The water hardness in Lawns Wood is 276.6 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Lawns Wood?▾
Water in Lawns Wood is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Staffordshire Treatment Works.