UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in DA14

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in DA14 (Thames Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness275 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode DA14

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 3 postcode sectors in outcode DA14 reveals an average water hardness of 275 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Thames Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in DA14. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector DA14 4 at 275 PPM, whereas sector DA14 6 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 275 PPM.

Due to the hard water (275 PPM) in DA14, 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 DA14

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector DA14 4196 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in DA14

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector DA14 6185 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in DA14

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