UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in DN18

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in DN18 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode DN18

Looking for water hardness metrics in DN18? Water supplied by Anglian Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 310 PPM across 3 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in DN18. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector DN18 5 at 310 PPM, whereas sector DN18 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in DN18, 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 DN18

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector DN18 5255 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in DN18

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector DN18 92 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in DN18

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