UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in IP21

Water supply analysis across 2 postcode sectors in IP21 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness315 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode IP21

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 2 postcode sectors in outcode IP21 reveals an average water hardness of 315 PPM (Very Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Anglian Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in IP21. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector IP21 4 at 310 PPM, whereas sector IP21 5 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 320 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (315 PPM) in IP21, 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 H07 (Max Salt)) 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 IP21

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector IP21 4276 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in IP21

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector IP21 5254 Postcodes • Very Hard
320 PPM22.4 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in IP21

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