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Water Hardness in SY14 Malpas

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

23 PPM 0 200 400
Soft
23
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
1.6°
Clark Degrees
1.3°
German Degrees (dH)
2.3°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Malpas (SY14)

The water in postcode district SY14 is classified as soft with a hardness level of 23 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 184 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 SY14 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
SY14 Malpas
23 ppm
23 ppm
UK National Average
207 ppm
207 ppm

Nearby Areas

SY13
Whitchurch
22 ppm
SY15
Montgomery
24 ppm
SY16
Newtown
25 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in SY14 Malpas?
The water in SY14 Malpas has a hardness level of 23 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as soft. This is 184 ppm below the UK national average of 207 ppm.
Which water company supplies SY14?
SY14 Malpas is supplied by Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru). Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru) serves the Wales region.
Is the water in SY14 safe to drink?
Yes. Soft water at 23 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 SY14?
At 23 ppm, the water in SY14 is soft and unlikely to cause significant issues. A jug filter can improve taste, but a water softener is generally not necessary.
What does 23 ppm water hardness mean?
23 ppm means there are 23 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 1.6 Clark degrees, 1.3 German degrees, or 2.3 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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