UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in LU1

Water supply analysis across 6 postcode sectors in LU1 (Affinity Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness290 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode LU1

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 6 postcode sectors in outcode LU1 reveals an average water hardness of 290 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Affinity Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in LU1. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector LU1 1 at 290 PPM, whereas sector LU1 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 290 PPM.

Due to the hard water (290 PPM) in LU1, 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 H04) 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 LU1

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector LU1 1207 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in LU1

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector LU1 940 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in LU1

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