Water hardness in Netheravon
222 mg/L very hard
Tap water in Netheravon is very hard: 222 mg/L (12.9 gpg · 12.4 °dH · 22.1 °fH).
Source: Wessex Water — domestic drinking water quality (Stream open data, CC BY) (2025-05) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 209–234 mg/L.
UK suppliers report mg/L CaCO₃ and often Clark degrees (1 °Clark = 14.25 mg/L).
Water data
| Total hardness | 222 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wessex Water |
How Netheravon compares
- Tap water in Netheravon is 20 % harder than the median of the 471 cities we track in the United Kingdom (185 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 217 of 471 in the United Kingdom (1 = hardest); 54 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Wiltshire it is number 34 of 34 cities; the regional median is 304 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Martock, 74 km away (43 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Durrington, 4 km away (278 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in the United Kingdom →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Netheravon
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 12 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Netheravon water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 222 mg/L as CaCO₃ (12.9 gpg, 12.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Netheravon safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. UK suppliers report mg/L CaCO₃ and often Clark degrees (1 °Clark = 14.25 mg/L).
How many grains per gallon is Netheravon water?
12.9 gpg, equal to 12.4 °dH, 22.1 °fH or 222 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Netheravon?
For 222 mg/L (12.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Netheravon?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Wessex Water — domestic drinking water quality (Stream open data, CC BY) (2025-05). Method: own measurement. Wessex Water — domestic drinking water quality (Stream open data, CC BY) · Outdated figure? Tell us