UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in PR1

Water supply analysis across 10 postcode sectors in PR1 (United Utilities).

Outcode Avg Hardness45 PPMSoft Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode PR1

For residents and businesses in outcode PR1, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that PR1 averages 45 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Soft Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in PR1. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector PR1 0 at 45 PPM, whereas sector PR1 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 45 PPM.

Since PR1 enjoys soft water (45 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 PR1

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector PR1 0172 Postcodes • Soft
45 PPM3.2 °Clark

Hardest Sector in PR1

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector PR1 9290 Postcodes • Soft
45 PPM3.2 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in PR1

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