UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in DH99

Water supply analysis across 1 postcode sectors in DH99 (Northumbrian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness130 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode DH99

Looking for water hardness metrics in DH99? Water supplied by Northumbrian Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 130 PPM across 1 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in DH99. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector DH99 1 at 130 PPM, whereas sector DH99 1 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 130 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (130 PPM) in DH99, 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 H01) 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 DH99

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector DH99 13 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

Hardest Sector in DH99

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector DH99 13 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in DH99

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