Hard Water, Hard Times
Find out how much you could save with soft water in your area using our interactive map
Over 60% of UK Homes Experience Hard Water
It is estimated that 60% of the UK has hard water coming through its taps. The difference between hard water and soft water is the level of mineral content of calcium and magnesium in the water.
Hard water
Classed as water with a mineral content of over 100 parts per million (ppm) of calcium and magnesium.
Soft water
Classed as water with a mineral content of less 100 parts per million (ppm) of calcium and magnesium.
Our map shows how much you can save by simply switching to softened water.
Yorkshire & Humber
Hardness: 202 PPM
South West
Hardness: 258 PPM
London
Hardness: 291 PPM
East Midlands
Hardness: 260 PPM
North East
Hardness: 292 PPM
East
Hardness: 315 PPM
South East
Hardness: 295 PPM
- Hard water – Data is represented as parts per million of calcium and magnesium (PPM), and is aggregated by regions that are deemed to have hard water supplies, (with PPM starting from 100ppm) – supplied by Harvey Water Softeners 2022
- Yearly savings on shopping bills is calculated using a selection of products supplied by Harvey, based on an average home housing a family of four. Prices for individual products sourced from Tesco – 16/07/2022.
- The usage savings (supplied by Harvey) are calculated to demonstrate the increase in time required before replenishing the items as a result of being used with softened water.
- Yearly saving on bills is taken from data supplied by Harvey with the original data source being ONS – Census 2021
- Yearly saving on detergents is taken from data supplied by Harvey with the original data source being ONS – Census 2021
- Yearly saving on maintenance (including household appliances) is taken from data supplied by Harvey with the original data source being ONS – Census 2021
Tackling Limescale - Calcium Carbonate
The culprit behind limescale can wreak havoc in your home, and here’s why…
Pipe Clogs
Limescale buildup can obstruct your pipes, leading to reduced water flow and potential plumbing issues.
Appliance Efficiency
Appliances like kettles, washing machines, and dishwashers suffer when limescale accumulates. Efficiency takes a hit, and energy bills may rise.
Unsightly Residue
Those white deposits on your taps, showers, and shower screens? Yep, that’s limescale. It’s not just unsightly; it’s a nuisance.
Cleaning Nightmare
Removing stubborn limescale is like battling a dragon. Once it settles, it clings fiercely to surfaces, making cleaning a painful task.
How hard is my water?
Use out water hardness test to find out how hard the water is in your area. At a level of 100ppm, you could benefit from a water softener.
* ppm refers to the number of dissolved minerals (like calcium and magnesium) in each million parts of water. The higher the ppm, the harder the water.
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Unfortunately we do not have data for your area but you could still benefit from a water softener.
For those living in hard water areas of the UK, you can see the parts per million of calcium and magnesium below.
Region
Parts per million of calcium and magnesium
North East
292
Yorkshire & the Humber
202
East Midlands
260
East of England
315
London
291
South East
295
South West
258
(Note: Hard water starts from 100ppm)
Final thoughts
Installing a water softener in your home is an investment, but one which sees a return quickly. There are also a number of other benefits, including the reduced stress of not having to worry about premature appliance breakage and scale build-up.
If you’d like to learn more before committing to an installation, why not have one of our helpful team come and perform a demonstration? You can book a free, no obligation demo either at your home or virtually – whichever you’d prefer.
Find out how you can save up to £1,000 with a water softener…
Here at Harvey, we take the time to understand our customers so we can tailor our products to their needs. With changes to the economic climate and the increase in the cost of living we’ve carried out extensive research using trusted sources to provide data that reflects current costs and subsequent savings.
The data presented is based on an average UK family of 2 adults and 2 children living in a hard water area. It includes an estimation of cleaning products and toiletries that the average UK family may use.
Figures may differ based on variable factors such as size of household, number of bathrooms and water usage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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