Water Hardness and Quality in Turves Green
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Bromsgrove Zone 27
Turves Green has moderately 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
192.4mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.95pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Above Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.51mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAbove Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
20.99mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAbove Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.14µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Below Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.98mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Turves Green
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
192.4mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Hard
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Turves Green has moderately hard water. You may notice some limescale buildup in your kettle and on taps over time. A regular descaling routine should be sufficient for most households.
Water Source Information
- Water Company
- Severn Trent Water
- Supply Zone
- Bromsgrove Zone 27
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Worcestershire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Turves Green?▾
Turves Green has moderately hard water at 192.4 mg/l CaCO₃. Some limescale may occur but it is manageable with regular descaling.
Is Turves Green tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Turves Green 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 Turves Green?▾
The water hardness in Turves Green is 192.4 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Turves Green?▾
Water in Turves Green is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Worcestershire Treatment Works.