Water hardness
241mg/L
as calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)
Hard- German
- 13.5 °dH
- French
- 24.1 °fH
Water hardness in Clifton
Severn Trent Water supply-zone reading for the reference postcode of Clifton Library. Hardness can vary within Clifton; check your own address before changing appliance settings.
Washing machines
Limescale can build up on heated parts. Follow your model’s descaling instructions and the detergent pack’s guidance for the hardness at home.
Washing machine repairDishwashers
Match the softener setting and salt use to your home’s water hardness, using the units in the manual. A white film on glasses can be a reason to check those settings.
Dishwasher repair
Persistent heating or cleaning problems need an assessment; the water reading alone doesn’t diagnose a fault.