UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in B76

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in B76 (Severn Trent Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness265 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode B76

For residents and businesses in outcode B76, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that B76 averages 265 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in B76. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector B76 0 at 160 PPM, whereas sector B76 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 300 PPM.

Due to the hard water (265 PPM) in B76, 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 B76

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector B76 034 Postcodes • Moderately Hard
160 PPM11.2 °Clark

Hardest Sector in B76

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector B76 9106 Postcodes • Very Hard
300 PPM21 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in B76

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