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Water Hardness in TS26 Hartlepool

Supplied by Northumbrian Water • Teesside, North East

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Slightly Hard
100
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
7°
Clark Degrees
5.6°
German Degrees (dH)
10°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Hartlepool (TS26)

The water in postcode district TS26 is classified as slightly hard with a hardness level of 100 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 107 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 TS26 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
TS26 Hartlepool
100 ppm
100 ppm
UK National Average
207 ppm
207 ppm

Nearby Areas

TS25
Hartlepool
99 ppm
TS27
Hartlepool
101 ppm
TS28
Wingate
102 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in TS26 Hartlepool?
The water in TS26 Hartlepool has a hardness level of 100 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as slightly hard. This is 107 ppm below the UK national average of 207 ppm.
Which water company supplies TS26?
TS26 Hartlepool is supplied by Northumbrian Water. Northumbrian Water serves the North East region.
Is the water in TS26 safe to drink?
Yes. Slightly Hard water at 100 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 TS26?
At 100 ppm, the water in TS26 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 100 ppm water hardness mean?
100 ppm means there are 100 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 7 Clark degrees, 5.6 German degrees, or 10 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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