Hard water solutions in Reading
Reading has very hard water. Here is what that does to your home, what genuinely fixes it, what only appears to, and who can fit it locally.
Very hard
Thames Water, South East Water, Affinity Water
Water in Reading
- Reading has hard to very hard water, typically 250 to 320 mg/l CaCO₃, supplied mainly by Thames Water.
- The town sits at the confluence of the Thames and the Kennet, both of which run over chalk and limestone.
- Reading's large technology and business park sector generates steady commercial filtration demand for office drinking water points and catering facilities.
- The Thames Valley's mix of Victorian terraces and extensive modern development means installers here handle both the awkward retrofit and the straightforward new-build job.
- Hardness in Reading is high enough that softeners are commonly justified and commonly fitted.
You have very hard water — among the hardest in the UK.
Limescale will be a constant in your home and a real cost in appliance life. A water softener is genuinely worth the investment here and most households who fit one notice the difference within days. At the very least, protect the boiler.
Who supplies Reading
Water company boundaries do not follow council boundaries. Check your postcode for the supplier at your address.