Water Hardness and Quality in Rural West York
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Rural West York (York)
Rural West York 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
192.66mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.02pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.17mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
12.53mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.19µg/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 Rural West York
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
192.66mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard
Rural West York 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
- Yorkshire Water
- Supply Zone
- Rural West York (York)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- York Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Rural West York?▾
Rural West York has moderately hard water at 192.66 mg/l CaCO₃. Some limescale may occur but it is manageable with regular descaling.
Is Rural West York tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Rural West York 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 Rural West York?▾
The water hardness in Rural West York is 192.66 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Rural West York?▾
Water in Rural West York is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at York Treatment Works.