UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in CM15

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in CM15 (Affinity Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode CM15

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 3 postcode sectors in outcode CM15 reveals an average water hardness of 310 PPM (Very Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Affinity Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in CM15. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector CM15 0 at 290 PPM, whereas sector CM15 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 320 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in CM15, 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 CM15

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector CM15 0239 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in CM15

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector CM15 9197 Postcodes • Very Hard
320 PPM22.4 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in CM15

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