Water Hardness Breakdown for Sector CV23 9
Covering 256 active delivery postcodes in the CV23 district, households and businesses in sector CV23 9 are supplied with tap water averaging 160 PPM (11.2° Clark). Distributed under the regulatory oversight of Severn Trent Water, local tap water supplies in this catchment are rated as moderately hard.
With a balanced reading of 160 PPM (11.2° Clark), water in CV23 9 exhibits a moderate mineral structure. While limescale accumulation is gradual, minor scale rings can form inside kettles and on boiler heat exchangers over 6–12 month periods (estimated thermal efficiency drag of 4% – 7%).
Supplies in this zone are managed through a composite blend of river abstraction points and upland reservoirs operated by Severn Trent Water. The mineral balance fluctuates moderately between seasons, averaging 160 PPM (11.2° Clark) across the 256 postal sectors in this supply matrix.
In everyday household use, calcium and magnesium ions in 160 PPM water bind with soaps, producing chalky bathroom residue and scum on your morning cuppa. In sector CV23 9, washing laundry or dishware requires medium detergent volume with routine machine descaling. For personal grooming, individuals with dry skin or eczema sensitivity may experience skin tightness after showers in this moderately hard water environment.
Calibrating appliance water softening systems in CV23 9 prevents etched glassware and heating element burnouts. Based on Severn Trent Water's official 160 PPM rating, Bosch dishwashers should be set to H02. Consult the interactive equipment guide below for custom brand settings across all 256 postcodes.