Telscombe has a hard water supply

The reason why the water is so hard in Telscombe is because of the chalky soil that is constant throughout this part of Sussex. This soil type is abundant with calcium and magnesium minerals, renowned for creating hard water. Rainwater is soft by nature but, once it seeps into the soil, it turns hard.

Our skin and hair do not appreciate hard water. It causes dryness and can aggravate conditions like eczema and dermatitis. Hair can be difficult to keep looking shiny and vibrant, whilst laundry can go all stiff and starchy – all through the effects of washing in hard water.

Another massive issue with hard water is that it is the main cause of limescale – those pesky deposits that turn up anywhere where hard water is present. Yes, in kitchens, bathrooms and in those household appliances. It’s impossible to get rid of it, if your mains system is pumping hard water.

The one-stop, long-term solution to all this is to have a water softener installed.

Perhaps worse of all is the effect of hard water on the central heating system. Limescale attaches itself to pipework and the water tanks, reducing boiler energy efficiency and water storage capacity. This means rising fuel bills and an impaired boiler, which will probably need replacing and repairing long before its time.

Water softeners provide simple, permanent and cost-effective lifestyle benefits. They are brilliant for everyday washing, cleaning and cooking. And your skin and hair will be ever thankful.

Being on the coast, Telscombe registers a water hardness reading that’s very high – around 270 parts per million (ppm). Any measurement above 200ppm is said to be hard. An efficient Scott Jenkins water softener will reduce that reading to virtually zero.

Telscombe – an Overview

Annual rainfall: 37.2 inch or 946mm.

Telscombe is a coastal town within the Lewes district of East Sussex, which includes East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs. The overall population at the 2011 census stood at 7477, the majority of which live in Telscombe Cliffs, which was an area developed in the 20th century as an extension of Peacehaven.

The town was granted town status in 1974 and a new civic centre was opened in Telscombe Cliffs in the year 2000. The Prime Meridian actually crosses the northeast corner of Telscombe parish.

The area is contained within the Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whilst the cliffs are mainly of geological interest, containing many Santonian and Campanian fossils, the SSSI listing also includes flora and fauna of biological interest.

The ancient village of Telscombe, which is a couple of miles inland, is a small cluster of buildings around a church, whose original foundation dates back to the 10th-century foundation.