UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in NG14

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in NG14 (Severn Trent Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness160 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode NG14

For residents and businesses in outcode NG14, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that NG14 averages 160 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Moderately Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in NG14. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector NG14 5 at 160 PPM, whereas sector NG14 7 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 160 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (160 PPM) in NG14, 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 H02) 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 NG14

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector NG14 5152 Postcodes • Moderately Hard
160 PPM11.2 °Clark

Hardest Sector in NG14

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector NG14 7168 Postcodes • Moderately Hard
160 PPM11.2 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in NG14

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