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Water Hardness in TS11 Redcar

Supplied by Northumbrian Water • Teesside, North East

62 PPM 0 200 400
Slightly Hard
62
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
4.3°
Clark Degrees
3.5°
German Degrees (dH)
6.2°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Redcar (TS11)

The water in postcode district TS11 is classified as slightly hard with a hardness level of 62 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 145 ppm below the UK national average of 207 ppm.

Your water is supplied by Northumbrian Water, which serves the North East region. Northumbrian Water draws water from sources that naturally contain dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium compounds.

What Does Slightly Hard Water Mean for Your Home?

  • ~ Minor limescale may appear in kettles over time
  • ~ Soap lathers reasonably well
  • ~ Appliances generally unaffected
  • ~ Good balance of mineral taste

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How TS11 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
TS11 Redcar
62 ppm
62 ppm
UK National Average
207 ppm
207 ppm

Nearby Areas

TS10
Redcar
61 ppm
TS12
Saltburn By The Sea
63 ppm
TS13
Saltburn By The Sea
64 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in TS11 Redcar?
The water in TS11 Redcar has a hardness level of 62 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as slightly hard. This is 145 ppm below the UK national average of 207 ppm.
Which water company supplies TS11?
TS11 Redcar is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water serves the North East region.
Is the water in TS11 safe to drink?
Yes. Slightly Hard water at 62 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 TS11?
At 62 ppm, the water in TS11 is slightly hard and unlikely to cause significant issues. A jug filter can improve taste, but a water softener is generally not necessary.
What does 62 ppm water hardness mean?
62 ppm means there are 62 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 4.3 Clark degrees, 3.5 German degrees, or 6.2 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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