UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in EC2Y

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in EC2Y (Thames Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness275 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode EC2Y

Looking for water hardness metrics in EC2Y? Water supplied by Thames Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 275 PPM across 3 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in EC2Y. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector EC2Y 5 at 275 PPM, whereas sector EC2Y 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 275 PPM.

Due to the hard water (275 PPM) in EC2Y, 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 EC2Y

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector EC2Y 518 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in EC2Y

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector EC2Y 921 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in EC2Y

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