UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in B23

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in B23 (Severn Trent Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness160 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode B23

Looking for water hardness metrics in B23? Water supplied by Severn Trent Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 160 PPM across 4 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in B23. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector B23 3 at 160 PPM, whereas sector B23 7 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 160 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (160 PPM) in B23, limescale build-up can occur on heating elements, shower heads, and boilers. Setting your dishwasher water softener to the correct level (e.g. Bosch setting H02) is strongly recommended to prevent cloudy glassware and internal scale accumulation. Review the individual postcode sectors below to get precise dishwasher salt settings and limescale recommendations.

Softest Sector in B23

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector B23 327 Postcodes • Moderately Hard
160 PPM11.2 °Clark

Hardest Sector in B23

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector B23 7277 Postcodes • Moderately Hard
160 PPM11.2 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in B23

Select a postcode sector below to view exact water softener salt settings, limescale protection guides, and appliance recommendations.