Water Hardness and Quality in Leicester Forest West
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Blaby Zone 29
Leicester Forest West 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
224mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.24pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.15mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
9.61mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.13µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.2mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Leicester Forest West
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
224mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Slightly Hard
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Leicester Forest West has hard water at 224 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
- Blaby Zone 29
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Leicestershire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Leicester Forest West?▾
Yes, Leicester Forest West has hard water at 224 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Leicester Forest West tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Leicester Forest West 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 Leicester Forest West?▾
The water hardness in Leicester Forest West is 224 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Leicester Forest West?▾
Water in Leicester Forest West is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Leicestershire Treatment Works.