UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in BN9

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in BN9 (South East Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness270 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode BN9

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 3 postcode sectors in outcode BN9 reveals an average water hardness of 270 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by South East Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in BN9. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector BN9 0 at 270 PPM, whereas sector BN9 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 270 PPM.

Due to the hard water (270 PPM) in BN9, 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 BN9

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector BN9 0155 Postcodes • Hard
270 PPM18.9 °Clark

Hardest Sector in BN9

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector BN9 9257 Postcodes • Hard
270 PPM18.9 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in BN9

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