UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in S74

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in S74 (Yorkshire Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness110 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode S74

For residents and businesses in outcode S74, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that S74 averages 110 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Moderately Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in S74. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector S74 0 at 110 PPM, whereas sector S74 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 110 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (110 PPM) in S74, 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 S74

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector S74 0214 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in S74

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector S74 9209 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
110 PPM7.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in S74

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