Water Hardness and Quality in Wakefield Rural
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Wakefield Rural (Wakefield)
Wakefield Rural has 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
22.35mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.45pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.29mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
10.5mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.36µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
LowAverageHigh
Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.05mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Wakefield Rural
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
22.35mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Wakefield Rural 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
- Wakefield Rural (Wakefield)
- Source Type
- Reservoir
- Treatment Works
- Wakefield Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Wakefield Rural?▾
No, Wakefield Rural has soft water at just 22.35 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Wakefield Rural tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Wakefield Rural 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 Wakefield Rural?▾
The water hardness in Wakefield Rural is 22.35 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Wakefield Rural?▾
Water in Wakefield Rural is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from upland reservoirs and is treated at Wakefield Treatment Works.