Water Hardness and Quality in Temple Cowley
Supplied by Thames Water · Oxford East (OX9)
Temple Cowley 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
276mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.4pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.58mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
26mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.5µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.12mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lAverage
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Water Hardness in Temple Cowley
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
276mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
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Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Temple Cowley has hard water at 276 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
- Oxford East (OX9)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Oxford East Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Thames Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Temple Cowley?▾
Yes, Temple Cowley has hard water at 276 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Temple Cowley tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Temple Cowley 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 Temple Cowley?▾
The water hardness in Temple Cowley is 276 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Temple Cowley?▾
Water in Temple Cowley is supplied by Thames Water, which serves the London and Thames Valley region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Oxford East Treatment Works.