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Water Hardness in ST15 Stone

Supplied by Severn Trent Water • Staffordshire, West Midlands

0 200 400 196 ppm
Hard
196
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
13.7°
Clark Degrees
11°
German Degrees (dH)
19.6°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Stone (ST15)

The water in postcode district ST15 is classified as hard with a hardness level of 196 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 9 ppm below the UK national average of 205 ppm.

Your water is supplied by Severn Trent Water, which serves the West Midlands region. Severn Trent Water draws water from sources that naturally contain dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium compounds.

What Does Hard Water Mean for Your Home?

  • ! Significant limescale buildup in kettles, pipes and boilers
  • ! Soap scum on shower screens and taps
  • ! Higher energy bills from scale in heating elements
  • ! Dry skin and dull hair after washing
  • ! White residue on dishes and glassware

Solutions for Hard Water in Stone

At 196 ppm, you may benefit from a water softener or filter to reduce limescale and improve water quality.

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How ST15 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
ST15 Stone
196 ppm
196 ppm
UK National Average
205 ppm
205 ppm

Nearby Areas

ST14
Uttoxeter
195 ppm
ST16
Stafford
197 ppm
ST17
Stafford
198 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in ST15 Stone?
The water in ST15 Stone has a hardness level of 196 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as hard. This is 9 ppm below the UK national average of 205 ppm.
Which water company supplies ST15?
ST15 Stone is supplied by Severn Trent Water. Severn Trent Water serves the West Midlands region.
Is the water in ST15 safe to drink?
Yes. Hard water at 196 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 ST15?
For hard water at 196 ppm, a whole-house water softener is the most effective solution. You can also use a jug filter for drinking water, descaling products for appliances, and a shower filter for better skin and hair.
What does 196 ppm water hardness mean?
196 ppm means there are 196 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 13.7 Clark degrees, 11 German degrees, or 19.6 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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