Water Hardness and Quality in Tranby

Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Tranby (East Riding of Yorkshire)

Good

Tranby has soft water with quality that meets all UK drinking water standards.

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Water Quality Scorecard

pH Level

UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5

7.24pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
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Free Chlorine

Guideline: below 1 mg/l

0.34mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
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Nitrate

UK Standard: max 50 mg/l

26.6mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Above Average
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Lead

UK Standard: max 10 µg/l

0.09µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride

UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l

0.09mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lBelow Average
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Water Hardness in Tranby

Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.

0mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
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Very Hard

Tranby 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
Tranby (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Source Type
Groundwater
Treatment Works
East Riding of Yorkshire Treatment Works
Last Tested
2025-12-31
Data Source
Yorkshire Water

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water hard in Tranby?
No, Tranby has soft water at just 0 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Tranby tap water safe to drink?
Yes, tap water in Tranby 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 Tranby?
The water hardness in Tranby is 0 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Tranby?
Water in Tranby is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at East Riding of Yorkshire Treatment Works.
Disclaimer: Water quality data is sourced from Yorkshire Water and may not reflect real-time conditions. For health or medical decisions, please contact Yorkshire Water directly or consult the Drinking Water Inspectorate at dwi.gov.uk. Data last updated: 2025-12-31.