UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in BS1

Water supply analysis across 7 postcode sectors in BS1 (Bristol Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness265 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode BS1

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 7 postcode sectors in outcode BS1 reveals an average water hardness of 265 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Bristol Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in BS1. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector BS1 1 at 265 PPM, whereas sector BS1 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 265 PPM.

Due to the hard water (265 PPM) in BS1, 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 BS1

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector BS1 162 Postcodes • Hard
265 PPM18.6 °Clark

Hardest Sector in BS1

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector BS1 955 Postcodes • Hard
265 PPM18.6 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in BS1

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