Water Hardness and Quality in Ravenmeols
Supplied by United Utilities · Ravenmeols
Ravenmeols has soft water with quality that meets all UK drinking water standards.
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Water Quality Scorecard
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.47mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
10.4mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.69µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Ravenmeols
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
0mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Ravenmeols 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
- United Utilities
- Supply Zone
- Ravenmeols
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Sefton Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2024-12-31
- Data Source
- United Utilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Ravenmeols?▾
No, Ravenmeols has soft water at just 0 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Ravenmeols tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Ravenmeols is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by United Utilities and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Ravenmeols?▾
The water hardness in Ravenmeols is 0 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Ravenmeols?▾
Water in Ravenmeols is supplied by United Utilities, which serves the North West England region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Sefton Treatment Works.