Water Hardness and Quality in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby (North Yorkshire)
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby has 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
21.48mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.69pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.21mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
2.45mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.09µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
21.48mg/l CaCO₃Soft
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Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
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Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby 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
- Yorkshire Water
- Supply Zone
- Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby (North Yorkshire)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- North Yorkshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby?▾
No, Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby has soft water at just 21.48 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby 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 Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby?▾
The water hardness in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby is 21.48 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby?▾
Water in Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at North Yorkshire Treatment Works.