UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in PL10

Water supply analysis across 1 postcode sectors in PL10 (South West Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness40 PPMSoft Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode PL10

For residents and businesses in outcode PL10, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that PL10 averages 40 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Soft Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in PL10. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector PL10 1 at 40 PPM, whereas sector PL10 1 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 40 PPM.

Since PL10 enjoys soft water (40 PPM), residents generally do not need dishwasher salt or heavy-duty limescale descalers. Standard detergent dosages are sufficient for laundry and dishwashing. Review the individual postcode sectors below to get precise dishwasher salt settings and limescale recommendations.

Softest Sector in PL10

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector PL10 1177 Postcodes • Soft
40 PPM2.8 °Clark

Hardest Sector in PL10

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector PL10 1177 Postcodes • Soft
40 PPM2.8 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in PL10

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