UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in HU5

Water supply analysis across 5 postcode sectors in HU5 (Yorkshire Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness110 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode HU5

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 5 postcode sectors in outcode HU5 reveals an average water hardness of 110 PPM (Moderately Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Yorkshire Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in HU5. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector HU5 1 at 110 PPM, whereas sector HU5 5 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 110 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (110 PPM) in HU5, 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 HU5

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector HU5 1142 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in HU5

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector HU5 5290 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in HU5

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