UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in CO5

Water supply analysis across 5 postcode sectors in CO5 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode CO5

For residents and businesses in outcode CO5, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that CO5 averages 310 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Very Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in CO5. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector CO5 0 at 310 PPM, whereas sector CO5 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in CO5, 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 CO5

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector CO5 0283 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in CO5

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector CO5 9259 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in CO5

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