UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in S1

Water supply analysis across 5 postcode sectors in S1 (Yorkshire Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness110 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode S1

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 5 postcode sectors in outcode S1 reveals an average water hardness of 110 PPM (Moderately Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Yorkshire Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in S1. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector S1 1 at 110 PPM, whereas sector S1 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 110 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (110 PPM) in S1, 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 H01) 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 S1

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector S1 131 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in S1

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector S1 953 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in S1

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