Water Hardness and Quality in Penistone West
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Penistone West (Barnsley)
Penistone West 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
57.85mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.59pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.35mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
2.78mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.15µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.06mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Penistone West
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
57.85mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Penistone West 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
- Penistone West (Barnsley)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Barnsley Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Penistone West?▾
No, Penistone West has soft water at just 57.85 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Penistone West tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Penistone West 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 Penistone West?▾
The water hardness in Penistone West is 57.85 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Penistone West?▾
Water in Penistone West is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Barnsley Treatment Works.