Water Hardness and Quality in Pinley
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Coventry Zone 35
Pinley has moderately 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
182.5mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.33pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.31mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
16.54mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.89µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.77mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Pinley
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
182.5mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Hard
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Pinley has moderately hard water. You may notice some limescale buildup in your kettle and on taps over time. A regular descaling routine should be sufficient for most households.
Water Source Information
- Water Company
- Severn Trent Water
- Supply Zone
- Coventry Zone 35
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Warwickshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Pinley?▾
Pinley has moderately hard water at 182.5 mg/l CaCO₃. Some limescale may occur but it is manageable with regular descaling.
Is Pinley tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Pinley is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Severn Trent Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Pinley?▾
The water hardness in Pinley is 182.5 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Pinley?▾
Water in Pinley is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Warwickshire Treatment Works.