UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in SL0

Water supply analysis across 3 postcode sectors in SL0 (Affinity Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness285 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode SL0

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 3 postcode sectors in outcode SL0 reveals an average water hardness of 285 PPM (Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Affinity Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in SL0. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector SL0 1 at 275 PPM, whereas sector SL0 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 290 PPM.

Due to the hard water (285 PPM) in SL0, 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 SL0

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector SL0 12 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in SL0

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector SL0 9153 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in SL0

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