Water Hardness and Quality in Spion Kop
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Mansfield Zone 21
Spion Kop 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
426.8mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.45pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.2mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
40.04mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.11µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.75mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Spion Kop
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
426.8mg/l CaCO₃Very Hard
Soft
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Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard
Spion Kop has hard water at 426.8 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Supply Zone
- Mansfield Zone 21
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Nottingham Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Spion Kop?▾
Yes, Spion Kop has hard water at 426.8 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Very Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Spion Kop tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Spion Kop is safe to drink. It is treated and tested by Severn Trent Water and meets all UK Drinking Water Inspectorate standards. All tested parameters are within regulatory limits.
What is the water hardness in Spion Kop?▾
The water hardness in Spion Kop is 426.8 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Very Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Spion Kop?▾
Water in Spion Kop is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Nottingham Treatment Works.