UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in PO11

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in PO11 (Portsmouth Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness250 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode PO11

Looking for water hardness metrics in PO11? Water supplied by Portsmouth Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 250 PPM across 3 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in PO11. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector PO11 0 at 250 PPM, whereas sector PO11 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 250 PPM.

Due to the hard water (250 PPM) in PO11, 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 PO11

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector PO11 0222 Postcodes • Hard
250 PPM17.5 °Clark

Hardest Sector in PO11

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector PO11 9241 Postcodes • Hard
250 PPM17.5 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in PO11

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