UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in IP26

Water supply analysis across 2 postcode sectors in IP26 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode IP26

Looking for water hardness metrics in IP26? Water supplied by Anglian Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 310 PPM across 2 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in IP26. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector IP26 4 at 310 PPM, whereas sector IP26 5 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in IP26, 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 IP26

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector IP26 4207 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in IP26

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector IP26 5132 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in IP26

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