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Is Harrogate water hard or soft?

Hard at 222 ppm · 5 postcode districts

  • Supplier Yorkshire Water
  • County North Yorkshire
  • Postcodes 5
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Harrogate water hardness at a glance

  1. Harrogate water is hard, averaging 222 ppm across 5 postcode districts.
  2. That is 15 ppm above the UK average of 207 ppm.
  3. The hardest district is HG5 at 224 ppm; the softest is HG1 at 220 ppm.
  4. The supplier is Yorkshire Water.
  5. Expect limescale on kettles, taps and showerheads; see the water softener guide for sizing and costs.

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The average water hardness in Harrogate is 222 ppm, classified as hard. Harrogate is served by Yorkshire Water, covering 5 postcode districts across North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire region.

Hardness varies across the area. See the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. HG5 has the hardest water at 224 ppm, while HG1 is the softest at 220 ppm.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Harrogate

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Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
HG5 Yorkshire Water
224
224 ppm Hard
HG4 Yorkshire Water
223
223 ppm Hard
HG3 Yorkshire Water
222
222 ppm Hard
HG2 Yorkshire Water
221
221 ppm Hard
HG1 Yorkshire Water
220
220 ppm Hard
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Yorkshire Water

215 ppm Hard

Each water company publishes its own hardness data, so you can cross-check the Harrogate figures here against the published hardness data from Yorkshire Water.

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FAQ

Common questions about Harrogate water

Is Harrogate water hard or soft?
Harrogate is classified as hard, averaging 222 ppm across 5 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles and taps within weeks at this level.
Which postcode in Harrogate has the hardest water?
HG5 has the hardest water in Harrogate at 224 ppm, while HG1 is the softest at 220 ppm. See the full table above for every district.
Which water company supplies Harrogate?
Harrogate is supplied by Yorkshire Water, covering 5 postcode districts across North Yorkshire.
Is tap water in Harrogate safe to drink?
Hardness is not a safety issue: the World Health Organization sets no health-based limit for water hardness, so hard and soft water are both fine to drink. Drinking water quality is regulated by the Drinking Water Inspectorate in England and Wales and the Drinking Water Quality Regulator in Scotland, and your water company publishes test results for your area.
Do I need a water softener in Harrogate?
At 222 ppm, many households in Harrogate notice limescale in kettles and showerheads within weeks. A shower filter is the cheapest first step; a whole-house softener gives the most complete protection.
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