UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in BS6

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in BS6 (Bristol Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness265 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode BS6

Looking for water hardness metrics in BS6? Water supplied by Bristol Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 265 PPM across 4 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in BS6. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector BS6 5 at 265 PPM, whereas sector BS6 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 265 PPM.

Due to the hard water (265 PPM) in BS6, 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 BS6

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector BS6 5222 Postcodes • Hard
265 PPM18.6 °Clark

Hardest Sector in BS6

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector BS6 920 Postcodes • Hard
265 PPM18.6 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in BS6

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