Water Hardness and Quality in Whitnash
Supplied by Severn Trent Water · Coventry Zone 32
Whitnash 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
190.3mg/l CaCO₃
UK Average: 197.72 mg/l CaCO₃Average
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pH Level
UK Standard: 6.5 – 9.5
7.35pH units
UK Average: 7.43 pH unitsAverage
LowAverageHigh
Free Chlorine
Guideline: below 1 mg/l
0.19mg/l
UK Average: 0.45 mg/lWell Below Average
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Nitrate
UK Standard: max 50 mg/l
9.92mg/l
UK Average: 16.9 mg/lBelow Average
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Lead
UK Standard: max 10 µg/l
0.3µg/l
UK Average: 1.08 µg/lBelow Average
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Fluoride
UK Standard: max 1.5 mg/l
0.63mg/l
UK Average: 0.19 mg/lWell Above Average
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Water Hardness in Whitnash
Hardness is the most searched water quality metric. It affects limescale buildup in kettles, boilers, and pipes.
190.3mg/l CaCO₃Moderately Hard
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Slightly Hard
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Whitnash 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
- Coventry Zone 32
- Source Type
- Mixed
- Treatment Works
- Warwickshire Treatment Works
- Last Tested
- 2025-12-31
- Data Source
- Severn Trent Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the water hard in Whitnash?▾
Whitnash has moderately hard water at 190.3 mg/l CaCO₃. Some limescale may occur but it is manageable with regular descaling.
Is Whitnash tap water safe to drink?▾
Yes, tap water in Whitnash 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 Whitnash?▾
The water hardness in Whitnash is 190.3 mg/l CaCO₃, which is classified as "Moderately Hard". This is above the UK national average of 170 mg/l.
Who supplies water to Whitnash?▾
Water in Whitnash is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. The water comes from mixed sources and is treated at Warwickshire Treatment Works.