Water Hardness and Quality in New Longton & Hutton East
Supplied by United Utilities · New Longton & Hutton East
New Longton & Hutton East 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
86mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.34pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.63mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
2.21mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in New Longton & Hutton East
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
86mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
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New Longton & Hutton East 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
- United Utilities
- Supply Zone
- New Longton & Hutton East
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- South Ribble Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2024-12-31
- Data Source
- United Utilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in New Longton & Hutton East?▾
No, New Longton & Hutton East has soft water at just 86 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is New Longton & Hutton East tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in New Longton & Hutton East is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by United Utilities and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in New Longton & Hutton East?▾
The water hardness in New Longton & Hutton East is 86 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to New Longton & Hutton East?▾
Water in New Longton & Hutton East is supplied by United Utilities, which serves the North West England region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at South Ribble Treatment Works.