Tap Water in NE62
Fontburn Zone — Northumbrian Water
Tap water in Fontburn Zone, supplied by Northumbrian Water, has the character of a blended surface and groundwater supply, with no dominant mineral signature. It's moderately soft, in the lower end of the national range, with a total hardness of 119 mg/L as CaCO₃.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 43 |
| Magnesium | 3 |
| Sodium | 5 |
| Sulfate | 79 |
| Chloride | 9 |
| Bicarbonate | 43 |
Additional info
| Hardness | 119.47 as CaCO₃ |
| Alkalinity | 35 as CaCO₃ |
| pH | awaiting data |
| Conductivity | awaiting data |
| Source | Northumbrian Water |
| Data year | 2024 |
What this means
Kettle & appliances
Some light mineral residue may appear in kettles over time, but significant limescale buildup is unlikely. No treatment needed for most appliances.
Espresso
A good range for espresso. Enough mineral content to provide body and balance acidity without posing a real scale risk to the machine. Most specialty coffee water targets fall in or near this band.
Filter & pour-over
Excellent for filter brewing. The slight mineral content adds body and sweetness without masking acidity, giving a balanced cup across most roast levels. This is close to the SCA's recommended range for brewed coffee.
Drinking & cooking
Tastes clean with a slight mineral presence. Good all-round water for cooking; it won't interfere with delicate flavours or leave noticeable deposits.
Bicarbonate
Water with very little buffering capacity: mash pH will drop readily without intervention, which suits pale, base-malt beers well, and espresso will tend bright and acidic with clearly readable fruit and floral notes, though it may tip into sourness with lighter roasts.
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Data sourced from Northumbrian Water (2024). Looking for a specific address? Look up your full postcode for the most accurate result.