The Water Dictionary

Tap Water in MK43

WoburnAnglian Water

Tap water in Woburn, supplied by Anglian 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 117 mg/L as CaCO₃.


Mineral composition

mg/L
Calcium39
Magnesium5
Sodiumawaiting data
Sulfate87
Chloride55
Bicarbonateawaiting data

Additional info

Hardness116.665 as CaCO₃
Alkalinityawaiting data
pH7.47
Conductivity604 µS/cm
SourceAnglian Water
Data year2025

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.


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Data sourced from Anglian Water (2025). Looking for a specific address? Look up your full postcode for the most accurate result.