UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in SM7

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in SM7 (SES Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness260 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode SM7

Looking for water hardness metrics in SM7? Water supplied by SES Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 260 PPM across 4 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in SM7. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector SM7 1 at 260 PPM, whereas sector SM7 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 260 PPM.

Due to the hard water (260 PPM) in SM7, 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 SM7

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector SM7 1152 Postcodes • Hard
260 PPM18.2 °Clark

Hardest Sector in SM7

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector SM7 97 Postcodes • Hard
260 PPM18.2 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in SM7

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