UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in OX29

Water supply analysis across 7 postcode sectors in OX29 (Thames Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness275 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode OX29

For residents and businesses in outcode OX29, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that OX29 averages 275 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in OX29. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector OX29 0 at 275 PPM, whereas sector OX29 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 275 PPM.

Due to the hard water (275 PPM) in OX29, 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 OX29

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector OX29 079 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in OX29

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector OX29 9102 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in OX29

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