Water Hardness and Quality in Melcombe Regis
Supplied by Wessex Water · Weymouth
Melcombe Regis 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
284.5mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.6pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.3mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
38.8mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.6µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.06mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Melcombe Regis
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
284.5mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Melcombe Regis has hard water at 284.5 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
- Wessex Water
- Supply Zone
- Weymouth
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Weymouth Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Wessex Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Melcombe Regis?▾
Yes, Melcombe Regis has hard water at 284.5 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Melcombe Regis tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Melcombe Regis is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Wessex Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Melcombe Regis?▾
The water hardness in Melcombe Regis is 284.5 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Melcombe Regis?▾
Water in Melcombe Regis is supplied by Wessex Water, which serves the South West England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Weymouth Treatment Works.