UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in LE16

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in LE16 (Severn Trent Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness197.5 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode LE16

Looking for water hardness metrics in LE16? Water supplied by Severn Trent Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 197.5 PPM across 4 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in LE16. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector LE16 0 at 160 PPM, whereas sector LE16 8 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (197.5 PPM) in LE16, 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 LE16

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector LE16 051 Postcodes • Moderately Hard
160 PPM11.2 °Clark

Hardest Sector in LE16

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector LE16 8341 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in LE16

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