UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in SL6

Water supply analysis across 10 postcode sectors in SL6 (Thames Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness270.5 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode SL6

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 10 postcode sectors in outcode SL6 reveals an average water hardness of 270.5 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 SL6. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector SL6 1 at 270 PPM, whereas sector SL6 0 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 275 PPM.

Due to the hard water (270.5 PPM) in SL6, 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 SL6

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector SL6 1240 Postcodes • Hard
270 PPM18.9 °Clark

Hardest Sector in SL6

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector SL6 0154 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in SL6

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