Water Hardness and Quality in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Supplied by United Utilities · Shear Brow & Corporation Park
Shear Brow & Corporation Park has moderately soft water with quality that meets all UK drinking water standards.
Check a specific postcode in Shear Brow & Corporation Park
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
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.33pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
3.41mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.22µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
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
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
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.