UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in RG9

Water supply analysis across 7 postcode sectors in RG9 (Thames Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness275 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode RG9

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 7 postcode sectors in outcode RG9 reveals an average water hardness of 275 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Thames Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in RG9. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector RG9 1 at 275 PPM, whereas sector RG9 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 275 PPM.

Due to the hard water (275 PPM) in RG9, 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 RG9

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector RG9 1249 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in RG9

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector RG9 917 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in RG9

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