UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in ME13

Water supply analysis across 5 postcode sectors in ME13 (South East Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness270 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode ME13

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 5 postcode sectors in outcode ME13 reveals an average water hardness of 270 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by South East Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in ME13. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector ME13 0 at 270 PPM, whereas sector ME13 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 270 PPM.

Due to the hard water (270 PPM) in ME13, 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 ME13

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector ME13 0204 Postcodes • Hard
270 PPM18.9 °Clark

Hardest Sector in ME13

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector ME13 9248 Postcodes • Hard
270 PPM18.9 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in ME13

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