UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in NR3

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in NR3 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode NR3

For residents and businesses in outcode NR3, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that NR3 averages 310 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Very Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in NR3. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector NR3 1 at 310 PPM, whereas sector NR3 4 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in NR3, 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 NR3

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector NR3 1202 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in NR3

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector NR3 4192 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in NR3

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