UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in BS28

Water supply analysis across 1 postcode sectors in BS28 (Bristol Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness265 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode BS28

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 1 postcode sectors in outcode BS28 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 BS28. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector BS28 4 at 265 PPM, whereas sector BS28 4 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 265 PPM.

Due to the hard water (265 PPM) in BS28, 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 BS28

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector BS28 4205 Postcodes • Hard
265 PPM18.6 °Clark

Hardest Sector in BS28

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector BS28 4205 Postcodes • Hard
265 PPM18.6 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in BS28

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