Water Hardness Breakdown for Sector GU22 2
Covering 59 active delivery postcodes in the GU22 district, households and businesses in sector GU22 2 are supplied with tap water averaging 295 PPM (20.6° Clark). Distributed under the regulatory oversight of Affinity Water, local tap water supplies in this catchment are rated as very hard.
Registering 295 PPM, tap water across GU22 2's 59 postcodes carries significant calcium concentrations. Uninhibited hot water use accelerates limescale deposits on heating elements, potentially causing a 10% – 15% loss in boiler heat transfer efficiency over prolonged operating cycles.
Water distributed by Affinity Water in this southeastern/eastern catchment is predominantly drawn from underground chalk and limestone aquifers. As rainwater filters through deep subterranean chalk strata, it naturally dissolves high concentrations of calcium bicarbonate, resulting in the consistent 295 PPM profile recorded across sector GU22 2.
In everyday household use, calcium and magnesium ions in 295 PPM water bind with soaps, producing chalky bathroom residue and scum on your morning cuppa. In sector GU22 2, washing laundry or dishware requires +35% extra laundry detergent to overcome calcium neutralization. For personal grooming, individuals with dry skin or eczema sensitivity may experience skin tightness after showers in this very hard water environment.
Calibrating appliance water softening systems in GU22 2 prevents etched glassware and heating element burnouts. Based on Affinity Water's official 295 PPM rating, Bosch dishwashers should be set to H05. Consult the interactive equipment guide below for custom brand settings across all 59 postcodes.