UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in BA1

Water supply analysis across 10 postcode sectors in BA1 (Wessex Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness290 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode BA1

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 10 postcode sectors in outcode BA1 reveals an average water hardness of 290 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Wessex Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in BA1. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector BA1 0 at 290 PPM, whereas sector BA1 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 290 PPM.

Due to the hard water (290 PPM) in BA1, 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 H04) 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 BA1

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector BA1 077 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in BA1

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector BA1 952 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in BA1

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