Albion Water works closely with the Drinking Water Inspectorate to ensure that the drinking water supplied to you is both wholesome and complies with the water regulations.
We are committed to improving the quality of our rivers and natural water ways, working with the Environment Agency to ensure we meet expectations and deliver environmental benefits that enhance the local community and for the generations to come.
Knowle
Your drinking water is supplied by Portsmouth Water and you can find more about the quality of your drinking water by visiting their website.
Rissington and Oaklands Hamlet
To access our potable records for drinking water quality please view the Drinking Water Inspectorate website.
For more information on looking after the quality of drinking water in your home read Water UK’s brochure ‘Looking after water in your home’.
Drinking Water Quality Summary
Rissington
Summary of the analysis results for the drinking water samples collected in Rissington in 2021.
How to understand our Water Quality Report.
Water Hardness
Water hardness can be expressed in different units – please refer to the instructions for information on how to enter the relevant value below when adjusting the settings on your appliance.
Your water hardness level is classified as: Hard
| Calcium Carbonate (mg/L) | Calcium Carbonate (mmol/L) | Degrees Clark (UK) | Degrees German (dH) | Degrees French (f) |
| 265 | 2.65 | 19 | 15 | 27 |
Oaklands Hamlet
Summary of the analysis results for the drinking water samples collected in Oaklands Hamlet in 2021.
How to understand our Water Quality Report.
Water hardness
Water hardness can be expressed in different units – please refer to the instructions for information on how to enter the relevant value below when adjusting the settings on your appliance.
Your water hardness level is classified as: Hard
| Calcium Carbonate (mg/L) | Calcium Carbonate (mmol/L) | Degrees Clark (UK) | Degrees German (dH) | Degrees French (f) |
| 283.5 | 2.83 | 20 | 16 | 28 |
Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet
Your drinking water is supplied by Thames Water (phase one plots 1-150) or Independent Water Networks Limited (IWNL) (all other phases plots 151 and above) and you can find out more about the quality of your drinking water by visiting their websites.
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