UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in UB2

Water supply analysis across 2 postcode sectors in UB2 (Affinity Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness282.5 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode UB2

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 2 postcode sectors in outcode UB2 reveals an average water hardness of 282.5 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 UB2. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector UB2 5 at 275 PPM, whereas sector UB2 4 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 290 PPM.

Due to the hard water (282.5 PPM) in UB2, 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 UB2

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector UB2 5267 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in UB2

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector UB2 4265 Postcodes • Hard
290 PPM20.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in UB2

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