Tap Water in SK12
Adlington — United Utilities
Tap water in Adlington, supplied by United Utilities, 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 114 mg/L as CaCO₃.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 34 |
| Magnesium | 7 |
| Sodium | 10 |
| Sulfate | 28 |
| Chloride | 16 |
| Bicarbonate | 105 |
Additional info
| Hardness | 114 as CaCO₃ |
| Alkalinity | 85.8 as CaCO₃ |
| pH | 7.58 |
| Conductivity | 255 µS/cm |
| Source | United Utilities |
| Data year | 2025 |
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
The buffering starts to become assertive: darker beer styles (porters, milds, brown ales) benefit from this level as it supports higher mash pH, but espresso will begin losing some of its brighter acidity, producing a rounder, heavier cup that flatters darker roasts while muting lighter ones.
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