Water Hardness and Quality in New Town
Supplied by Affinity Water · Bishop Stortford (AF018)
New Town has very 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
345mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.1pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.2mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
22mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.67µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.215mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in New Town
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
345mg/l CaCO₃Very Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
New Town has hard water at 345 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
- Affinity Water
- Supply Zone
- Bishop Stortford (AF018)
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Bishop Stortford Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Affinity Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in New Town?▾
Yes, New Town has hard water at 345 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Very Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is New Town tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in New Town is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Affinity Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in New Town?▾
The water hardness in New Town is 345 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Very Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to New Town?▾
Water in New Town is supplied by Affinity Water, which serves the South East England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Bishop Stortford Treatment Works.