Water Supply Analysis: Outcode B26
Looking for water hardness metrics in B26? Water supplied by Severn Trent Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 160 PPM across 3 distinct postcode sectors.
Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in B26. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector B26 1 at 160 PPM, whereas sector B26 3 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 160 PPM.
Due to the moderately hard water (160 PPM) in B26, 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.