UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in HU16

Water supply analysis across 2 postcode sectors in HU16 (Yorkshire Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness110 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode HU16

Looking for water hardness metrics in HU16? Water supplied by Yorkshire Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 110 PPM across 2 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in HU16. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector HU16 4 at 110 PPM, whereas sector HU16 5 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 110 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (110 PPM) in HU16, 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 H01) 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 HU16

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector HU16 4183 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in HU16

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector HU16 5309 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in HU16

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