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Water Hardness in SY11 Oswestry

Supplied by Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru) • Mid Wales, Wales

20 PPM 0 200 400
Soft
20
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
1.4°
Clark Degrees
1.1°
German Degrees (dH)
2°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Oswestry (SY11)

The water in postcode district SY11 is classified as soft with a hardness level of 20 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 187 ppm below the UK national average of 207 ppm.

Your water is supplied by Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru), which serves the Wales region. Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru) draws water from sources that naturally contain dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium compounds.

What Does Soft Water Mean for Your Home?

  • ~ Soap lathers easily with less product needed
  • ~ Minimal limescale buildup in appliances
  • ~ Gentle on skin and hair
  • ~ May taste slightly flat compared to harder water

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How SY11 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
SY11 Oswestry
20 ppm
20 ppm
UK National Average
207 ppm
207 ppm

Nearby Areas

SY10
Oswestry
120 ppm
SY12
Ellesmere
21 ppm
SY13
Whitchurch
22 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in SY11 Oswestry?
The water in SY11 Oswestry has a hardness level of 20 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as soft. This is 187 ppm below the UK national average of 207 ppm.
Which water company supplies SY11?
SY11 Oswestry is supplied by Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru). Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru) serves the Wales region.
Is the water in SY11 safe to drink?
Yes. Soft water at 20 ppm is safe to drink. Water hardness affects taste and can cause limescale, but it is not a health risk. In fact, hard water contains beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium.
How can I reduce water hardness in SY11?
At 20 ppm, the water in SY11 is soft and unlikely to cause significant issues. A jug filter can improve taste, but a water softener is generally not necessary.
What does 20 ppm water hardness mean?
20 ppm means there are 20 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 1.4 Clark degrees, 1.1 German degrees, or 2 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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