Water Hardness and Quality in Rowley Park

Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Stafford Zone 34

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Rowley Park 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

299.8mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
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pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.64pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
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Free Chlorine

Guideline: below 1 mg/l

0.13mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

38.16mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

0.41µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lBelow Average
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Fluoride

UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l

0.08mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lBelow Average
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Water Hardness in Rowley Park

Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.

299.8mg/l CaCO₃Hard
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Rowley Park has hard water at 299.8 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
Severn Trent Water
Supply Zone
Stafford Zone 34
Source Type
Mixed
Treatment Works
Staffordshire Treatment Works
Last Tested
2025-12-31
Data Source
Severn Trent Water

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Rowley Park?
Yes, Rowley Park has hard water at 299.8 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Rowley Park tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Rowley Park 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 Rowley Park?
The water hardness in Rowley Park is 299.8 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Rowley Park?
Water in Rowley Park is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Staffordshire Treatment Works.
Disclaimer: Water quality data is sourced from Severn Trent Water and may not reflect real-time conditions. For health or medical decisions, please contact Severn Trent Water directly or consult the Drinking Water Inspectorate at dwi.gov.uk. Data last updated: 2025-12-31.