UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in CB24

Water supply analysis across 7 postcode sectors in CB24 (Cambridge Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness315 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode CB24

For residents and businesses in outcode CB24, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that CB24 averages 315 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Very Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in CB24. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector CB24 1 at 315 PPM, whereas sector CB24 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 315 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (315 PPM) in CB24, 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 H07 (Max Salt)) 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 CB24

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector CB24 184 Postcodes • Very Hard
315 PPM22 °Clark

Hardest Sector in CB24

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector CB24 9166 Postcodes • Very Hard
315 PPM22 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in CB24

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