Water Hardness and Quality in Whitby Streonshalh
Supplied by Yorkshire Water · Whitby Streonshalh (North Yorkshire)
Whitby Streonshalh 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
47.95mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Well Below Average
LowAverageHigh
pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.5pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAbove Average
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.28mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
3.37mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lWell Below Average
LowAverageHigh
Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.34µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lBelow Average
LowAverageHigh
Water Hardness in Whitby Streonshalh
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
47.95mg/l CaCO₃Soft
Soft
Mod. Soft
Slightly Hard
Mod. Hard
Hard
Very Hard
Whitby Streonshalh 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
- Whitby Streonshalh (North Yorkshire)
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- North Yorkshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Yorkshire Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Whitby Streonshalh?▾
No, Whitby Streonshalh has soft water at just 47.95 mg/l CaCO₃. You are unlikely to experience significant limescale issues.
Is Whitby Streonshalh tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Whitby Streonshalh 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 Whitby Streonshalh?▾
The water hardness in Whitby Streonshalh is 47.95 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Soft". This is below the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Whitby Streonshalh?▾
Water in Whitby Streonshalh is supplied by Yorkshire Water, which serves the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at North Yorkshire Treatment Works.