Water Hardness and Quality in Spencers Wood
Supplied by Thames Water · Spencers Wood (R29)
Spencers Wood has 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
273mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.7pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.52mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
21mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.1mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Spencers Wood
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
273mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Spencers Wood has hard water at 273 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
- Thames Water
- Supply Zone
- Spencers Wood (R29)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Spencers Wood Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Thames Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Spencers Wood?▾
Yes, Spencers Wood has hard water at 273 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Spencers Wood tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Spencers Wood is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Thames Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Spencers Wood?▾
The water hardness in Spencers Wood is 273 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Spencers Wood?▾
Water in Spencers Wood is supplied by Thames Water, which serves the London and Thames Valley region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Spencers Wood Treatment Works.