UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in PO30

Water supply analysis across 6 postcode sectors in PO30 (Southern Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness280 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode PO30

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 6 postcode sectors in outcode PO30 reveals an average water hardness of 280 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Southern Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in PO30. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector PO30 1 at 280 PPM, whereas sector PO30 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 280 PPM.

Due to the hard water (280 PPM) in PO30, 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 PO30

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector PO30 1232 Postcodes • Hard
280 PPM19.6 °Clark

Hardest Sector in PO30

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector PO30 916 Postcodes • Hard
280 PPM19.6 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in PO30

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