Water Hardness and Quality in Shaw Lands
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Hoyland Milton (Barnsley)
Shaw Lands has very 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
327.14mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.06pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.32mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
19.6mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.09µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.07mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Shaw Lands
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
327.14mg/l CaCO₃Very Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Shaw Lands has hard water at 327.14 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
- Hoyland Milton (Barnsley)
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Barnsley Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Shaw Lands?▾
Yes, Shaw Lands has hard water at 327.14 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Very Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Shaw Lands tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Shaw Lands 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 Shaw Lands?▾
The water hardness in Shaw Lands is 327.14 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Very Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Shaw Lands?▾
Water in Shaw Lands is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Barnsley Treatment Works.