UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in PE26

Water supply analysis across 2 postcode sectors in PE26 (Cambridge Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness315 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode PE26

For residents and businesses in outcode PE26, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that PE26 averages 315 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Very Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in PE26. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector PE26 1 at 315 PPM, whereas sector PE26 2 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 315 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (315 PPM) in PE26, 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 PE26

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector PE26 1177 Postcodes • Very Hard
315 PPM22 °Clark

Hardest Sector in PE26

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector PE26 2191 Postcodes • Very Hard
315 PPM22 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in PE26

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