The Water Dictionary

Tap Water in S25

Kiveton 2024Yorkshire Water

Tap water in Kiveton 2024, supplied by Yorkshire 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 147 mg/L as CaCO₃.


Mineral composition

mg/L
Calcium51
Magnesium4
Sodium16
Sulfate75
Chloride25
Bicarbonate~82
~ Estimated from hardness and ion balance — not directly measured by the water company.

Additional info

Hardness146.8 as CaCO₃
Alkalinity67 as CaCO₃
pH7.4
Conductivity328 µS/cm
SourceYorkshire Water
Data year2024

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

Enough buffering to take the sharpest edges off mash pH and espresso acidity without flattening either: a versatile range that works well for amber ales, wheat beers, and most filter coffee and espresso preparations, providing body without masking origin character.


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Data sourced from Yorkshire Water (2024). Looking for a specific address? Look up your full postcode for the most accurate result.