Water Hardness and Quality in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone (North Yorkshire)
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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
58.93mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.13pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.48mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
3.49mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.89µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.06mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
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Water Hardness in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
58.93mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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
- Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone (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 Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?▾
No, Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone has soft water at just 58.93 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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 Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?▾
The water hardness in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone is 58.93 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone?▾
Water in Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone 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.