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Water Hardness in TS20 Stockton On Tees

Supplied by Northumbrian Water • Teesside, North East

94 PPM 0 200 400
Slightly Hard
94
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
6.6°
Clark Degrees
5.3°
German Degrees (dH)
9.4°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Stockton On Tees (TS20)

The water in postcode district TS20 is classified as slightly hard with a hardness level of 94 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 113 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 TS20 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
TS20 Stockton On Tees
94 ppm
94 ppm
UK National Average
207 ppm
207 ppm

Nearby Areas

TS19
Stockton On Tees
70 ppm
TS21
Stockton On Tees
95 ppm
TS22
Billingham
96 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in TS20 Stockton On Tees?
The water in TS20 Stockton On Tees has a hardness level of 94 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as slightly hard. This is 113 ppm below the UK national average of 207 ppm.
Which water company supplies TS20?
TS20 Stockton On Tees is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water serves the North East region.
Is the water in TS20 safe to drink?
Yes. Slightly Hard water at 94 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 TS20?
At 94 ppm, the water in TS20 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 94 ppm water hardness mean?
94 ppm means there are 94 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 6.6 Clark degrees, 5.3 German degrees, or 9.4 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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