Water Hardness and Quality in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Supplied by United Utilities · Shear Brow & Corporation Park

Good

Shear Brow & Corporation Park has moderately soft 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

58.3mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.33pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
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Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

3.41mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

1.22µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Shear Brow & Corporation Park

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

58.3mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
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Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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
Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Source Type
Reservoir
Treatment Works
Blackburn with Darwen Treatment Works
Last Tested
2024-12-31
Data Source
United Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
No, Shear Brow & Corporation Park has soft water at just 58.3 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Shear Brow & Corporation Park tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Shear Brow & Corporation Park 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 Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
The water hardness in Shear Brow & Corporation Park is 58.3 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Shear Brow & Corporation Park?
Water in Shear Brow & Corporation Park is supplied by United Utilities, which serves the North West England region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Blackburn with Darwen Treatment Works.
Disclaimer: Water quality data is sourced from United Utilities and may not reflect real-time conditions. For health or medical decisions, please contact United Utilities directly or consult the Drinking Water Inspectorate at dwi.gov.uk. Data last updated: 2024-12-31.