UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in EH5

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in EH5 (Scottish Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness25 PPMSoft Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode EH5

Looking for water hardness metrics in EH5? Water supplied by Scottish Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 25 PPM across 3 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in EH5. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector EH5 1 at 25 PPM, whereas sector EH5 3 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 25 PPM.

Since EH5 enjoys soft water (25 PPM), residents generally do not need dishwasher salt or heavy-duty limescale descalers. Standard detergent dosages are sufficient for laundry and dishwashing. Review the individual postcode sectors below to get precise dishwasher salt settings and limescale recommendations.

Softest Sector in EH5

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector EH5 1236 Postcodes • Soft
25 PPM1.8 °Clark

Hardest Sector in EH5

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector EH5 3206 Postcodes • Soft
25 PPM1.8 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in EH5

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