UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in NE62

Water supply analysis across 1 postcode sectors in NE62 (Northumbrian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness130 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode NE62

Looking for water hardness metrics in NE62? Water supplied by Northumbrian Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 130 PPM across 1 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in NE62. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector NE62 5 at 130 PPM, whereas sector NE62 5 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 130 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (130 PPM) in NE62, 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 H01) 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 NE62

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector NE62 5283 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

Hardest Sector in NE62

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector NE62 5283 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in NE62

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