UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in BN3

Water supply analysis across 8 postcode sectors in BN3 (Southern Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness280 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode BN3

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 8 postcode sectors in outcode BN3 reveals an average water hardness of 280 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Southern Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in BN3. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector BN3 1 at 280 PPM, whereas sector BN3 8 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 280 PPM.

Due to the hard water (280 PPM) in BN3, 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 BN3

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector BN3 1176 Postcodes • Hard
280 PPM19.6 °Clark

Hardest Sector in BN3

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector BN3 8133 Postcodes • Hard
280 PPM19.6 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in BN3

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