UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in DT3

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in DT3 (Wessex Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness290 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode DT3

Looking for water hardness metrics in DT3? Water supplied by Wessex Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 290 PPM across 3 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in DT3. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector DT3 4 at 290 PPM, whereas sector DT3 6 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 290 PPM.

Due to the hard water (290 PPM) in DT3, 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 DT3

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector DT3 4203 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in DT3

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector DT3 6260 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in DT3

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