Water Hardness and Quality in Water Orton
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · North Warwickshire Zone 1
Water Orton 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
297.1mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Above Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.22pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsWell Below Average
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Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.45mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lAverage
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
15.83mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lAverage
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
1.24µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lWell Above Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
1mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Water Orton
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
297.1mg/l CaCO₃Hard
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Water Orton has hard water at 297.1 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
- Severn Trent Water
- Supply Zone
- North Warwickshire Zone 1
- Source Type
- Groundwater
- Treatment Works
- Warwickshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Water Orton?▾
Yes, Water Orton has hard water at 297.1 mg/l CaCO₃. This is classified as "Hard" on the standard scale. You may notice limescale buildup in kettles and on taps.
Is Water Orton tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Water Orton 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 Water Orton?▾
The water hardness in Water Orton is 297.1 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Water Orton?▾
Water in Water Orton is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from underground aquifers and is treated at Warwickshire Treatment Works.