Water Hardness and Quality in Lee Mount
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Skircoat (Calderdale)
Lee Mount has 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
35.71mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.59pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.45mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Lee Mount
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
35.71mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Lee Mount 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
- Skircoat (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 Lee Mount?▾
No, Lee Mount has soft water at just 35.71 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Lee Mount tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Lee Mount 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 Lee Mount?▾
The water hardness in Lee Mount is 35.71 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Lee Mount?▾
Water in Lee Mount 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.