Water Hardness and Quality in Town End
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Cleckheaton (Kirklees)
Town End 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
96.79mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.54pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.27mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
3.24mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.52µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lAverage
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Town End
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
96.79mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Town End 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
- Cleckheaton (Kirklees)
- Source Type
- Reservoir
- Treatment Works
- Kirklees Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Town End?▾
No, Town End has soft water at just 96.79 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Town End tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Town End 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 Town End?▾
The water hardness in Town End is 96.79 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Town End?▾
Water in Town End is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Kirklees Treatment Works.