UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in W1C

Water supply analysis across 2 postcode sectors in W1C (Thames Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness275 PPMHard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode W1C

Looking for water hardness metrics in W1C? Water supplied by Thames Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 275 PPM across 2 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in W1C. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector W1C 1 at 275 PPM, whereas sector W1C 2 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 275 PPM.

Due to the hard water (275 PPM) in W1C, 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 W1C

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector W1C 162 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

Hardest Sector in W1C

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector W1C 277 Postcodes • Hard
275 PPM19.3 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in W1C

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