Water Hardness and Quality in Richmond Hill
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Conisbrough (Doncaster)
Richmond 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
274.7mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.67pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.03mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
33.73mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.11µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.11mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lAverage
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Water Hardness in Richmond Hill
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
274.7mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Richmond Hill has hard water at 274.7 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
- Conisbrough (Doncaster)
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Doncaster Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Richmond Hill?▾
Yes, Richmond Hill has hard water at 274.7 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Richmond Hill tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Richmond 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 Richmond Hill?▾
The water hardness in Richmond Hill is 274.7 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Richmond Hill?▾
Water in Richmond Hill is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Doncaster Treatment Works.