Water Hardness and Quality in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale (North Yorkshire)
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale 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
88.65mg/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
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.11mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
4.67mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.09µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below 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 Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
88.65mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale 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
- Yorkshire Water
- Supply Zone
- Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale (North Yorkshire)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- North Yorkshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?▾
No, Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale has soft water at just 88.65 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Yorkshire Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?▾
The water hardness in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale is 88.65 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale?▾
Water in Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at North Yorkshire Treatment Works.