Water Hardness and Quality in Primrose Hill
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Altofts and Whitwood (Wakefield)
Primrose Hill has 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
244.98mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.16pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.36mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
15.31mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
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 Primrose Hill
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
244.98mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Primrose Hill has hard water at 244.98 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
- Yorkshire Water
- Supply Zone
- Altofts and Whitwood (Wakefield)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Wakefield Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Primrose Hill?▾
Yes, Primrose Hill has hard water at 244.98 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Primrose Hill tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill?▾
The water hardness in Primrose Hill is 244.98 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Primrose Hill?▾
Water in Primrose Hill is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Wakefield Treatment Works.