Water Hardness and Quality in Market Bosworth
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Cheshire West and Chester Zone 33
Market Bosworth 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
99.3mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.68pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.26mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
6.55mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.42µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.08mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lBelow Average
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Water Hardness in Market Bosworth
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
99.3mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Market Bosworth 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Supply Zone
- Cheshire West and Chester Zone 33
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Shropshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Market Bosworth?▾
No, Market Bosworth has soft water at just 99.3 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Market Bosworth tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Market Bosworth 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 Market Bosworth?▾
The water hardness in Market Bosworth is 99.3 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Market Bosworth?▾
Water in Market Bosworth is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Shropshire Treatment Works.