Tap Water in B67
West Bromwich South — South Staffs Water
Tap water in West Bromwich South, supplied by South Staffs 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 146 mg/L as CaCO₃.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 45 | ||
| Magnesium | 8 | ||
| Sodium | 32 | ||
| Sulfate | 43 | ||
| Chloride | 52 | ||
| Bicarbonate | ~140 | ||
| ~ Estimated from hardness and ion balance — not directly measured by the water company. | |||
Additional info
| Hardness | 146 as CaCO₃ |
| Alkalinity | 114.8 as CaCO₃ |
| pH | 7.3 |
| Conductivity | awaiting data |
| Source | South Staffs 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
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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