UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in PL13

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in PL13 (South West Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness40 PPMSoft Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode PL13

For residents and businesses in outcode PL13, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that PL13 averages 40 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Soft Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in PL13. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector PL13 1 at 40 PPM, whereas sector PL13 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 40 PPM.

Since PL13 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 PL13

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector PL13 1187 Postcodes • Soft
40 PPM2.8 °Clark

Hardest Sector in PL13

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector PL13 920 Postcodes • Soft
40 PPM2.8 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in PL13

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