Woking Water Hardness & Quality Report (2026)
Water Hardness
~200–300 mg/L
Hardestimated · not lab-verified
Source
mixed
pH Level
8
neutral = 7.0
Lead
0.001 mg/L
✓ Below action level
TDS
383.1 mg/L
Est. Daily Cost
£0.57
energy & soap waste
Source: DWI Data Portal · Updated 2026
0–99
mg/L
Soft
100–149
mg/L
Slightly Hard
150–199
mg/L
Moderately Hard
200–300
mg/L
Hard
300+
mg/L
Very Hard
Appliance Damage Report
In Woking, your appliances are currently losing 33% efficiency due to mineral buildup.
| Appliance | In Woking | Soft Water City | Efficiency Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle | 5.7 yrs | 8.5 yrs | -33% |
| Washing Machine | 8 yrs | 12 yrs | -33% |
| Water Heater | 10 yrs | 15 yrs | -33% |
Regional Water Comparison
How Woking compares to its nearest neighbours
| City | Hardness | Clark° | Risk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woking, South East | ≈ 200–300 mg/L | 17.5° | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Addlestone, South East | 212.5 mg/L | 14.9° | 🟠 Hard | mixed |
| Guildford, South East | ≈ 300+ mg/L | 20.3° | 🔴 Very Hard | groundwater |
| Chertsey, South East | ≈ 300+ mg/L | 17.6° | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
| Weybridge, South East | ≈ 300+ mg/L | 14° | 🔴 Very Hard | mixed |
National Benchmark
How Woking compares to the United Kingdom average
| Benchmark | Hardness | Appliance Risk |
|---|---|---|
| ▶ Woking | ≈ 200–300 mg/L | 🟠 High |
| United Kingdom National Avg | 177 mg/L | 🟡 Moderate |
| Skipton Top Rated | 7.1 mg/L | 🟢 None |
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What Makes Woking's Water Unique?
Local geology and source profile
Woking's water supply comes from South East Water, a utility serving parts of Kent and Sussex. While specific reservoirs and treatment plants for the Woking area weren't identified in the provided information, the utility draws from sources influenced by the region's chalk and limestone geology. This geological makeup naturally enriches the water with dissolved minerals before it reaches residents.
The water in the South East region is significantly shaped by its underlying chalk and limestone formations. These geological features are characteristic of the area, contributing to the mineral content that defines the water's quality. Although specific aquifer and geological formation names for Woking's direct supply weren't detailed, the general geology is known to produce hard water conditions.
Homeowners in Woking may notice limescale buildup in appliances like kettles and boilers, as well as within pipes. This is a common consequence of the water's hardness. To combat scale accumulation and maintain appliance efficiency, installing a water softener is often recommended. South East Water provides detailed water quality reports and has an online tool where customers can check hardness levels for their specific address.
Geology & Source: North Downs Chalk Aquifer; chalk geology produces very hard water (22.0°Clark)
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