UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in PE3

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in PE3 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode PE3

Looking for water hardness metrics in PE3? Water supplied by Anglian Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 310 PPM across 4 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in PE3. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector PE3 6 at 310 PPM, whereas sector PE3 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in PE3, 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 PE3

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector PE3 6143 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in PE3

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector PE3 9188 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in PE3

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