UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in B74

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in B74 (South Staffordshire Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness300 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode B74

Looking for water hardness metrics in B74? Water supplied by South Staffordshire Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 300 PPM across 3 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in B74. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector B74 2 at 300 PPM, whereas sector B74 4 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 300 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (300 PPM) in B74, 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 H07 (Max Salt)) 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 B74

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector B74 2263 Postcodes • Very Hard
300 PPM21 °Clark

Hardest Sector in B74

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector B74 4240 Postcodes • Very Hard
300 PPM21 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in B74

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