UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in SG18

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in SG18 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode SG18

For residents and businesses in outcode SG18, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that SG18 averages 310 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Very Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in SG18. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector SG18 0 at 310 PPM, whereas sector SG18 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in SG18, 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 H07 (Max Salt)) 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 SG18

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector SG18 0194 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in SG18

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector SG18 9251 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in SG18

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