UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in WV14

Water supply analysis across 6 postcode sectors in WV14 (Severn Trent Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness183.3 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode WV14

For residents and businesses in outcode WV14, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that WV14 averages 183.3 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Moderately Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in WV14. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector WV14 0 at 160 PPM, whereas sector WV14 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 300 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (183.3 PPM) in WV14, 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 H07 (Max Salt)) 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 WV14

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector WV14 0185 Postcodes • Moderately Hard
160 PPM11.2 °Clark

Hardest Sector in WV14

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector WV14 9248 Postcodes • Very Hard
300 PPM21 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in WV14

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