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Is Huddersfield water hard or soft?

Hard at 276 ppm · 9 postcode districts

  • Supplier Yorkshire Water
  • County West Yorkshire
  • Postcodes 9
Area average
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Huddersfield water hardness at a glance

  1. Huddersfield water is hard, averaging 276 ppm across 9 postcode districts.
  2. That is 69 ppm above the UK average of 207 ppm.
  3. The hardest district is HD9 at 280 ppm; the softest is HD1 at 272 ppm.
  4. The supplier is Yorkshire Water.
  5. Expect limescale on kettles, taps and showerheads; see the water softener guide for sizing and costs.

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The average water hardness in Huddersfield is 276 ppm, classified as hard. Huddersfield is served by Yorkshire Water, covering 9 postcode districts across West Yorkshire in the Yorkshire region.

Hardness varies across the area. See the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. HD9 has the hardest water at 280 ppm, while HD1 is the softest at 272 ppm.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Huddersfield

Sorted by hardness. Tap a postcode for full details.

Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
HD9 Yorkshire Water
280
280 ppm Hard
HD8 Yorkshire Water
279
279 ppm Hard
HD7 Yorkshire Water
278
278 ppm Hard
HD6 Yorkshire Water
277
277 ppm Hard
HD5 Yorkshire Water
276
276 ppm Hard
HD4 Yorkshire Water
275
275 ppm Hard
HD3 Yorkshire Water
274
274 ppm Hard
HD2 Yorkshire Water
273
273 ppm Hard
HD1 Yorkshire Water
272
272 ppm Hard
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Water Companies Serving Huddersfield

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Yorkshire Water

215 ppm Hard

Each water company publishes its own hardness data, so you can cross-check the Huddersfield figures here against the published hardness data from Yorkshire Water.

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FAQ

Common questions about Huddersfield water

Is Huddersfield water hard or soft?
Huddersfield is classified as hard, averaging 276 ppm across 9 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles and taps within weeks at this level.
Which postcode in Huddersfield has the hardest water?
HD9 has the hardest water in Huddersfield at 280 ppm, while HD1 is the softest at 272 ppm. See the full table above for every district.
Which water company supplies Huddersfield?
Huddersfield is supplied by Yorkshire Water, covering 9 postcode districts across West Yorkshire.
Is tap water in Huddersfield safe to drink?
Hardness is not a safety issue: the World Health Organization sets no health-based limit for water hardness, so hard and soft water are both fine to drink. Drinking water quality is regulated by the Drinking Water Inspectorate in England and Wales and the Drinking Water Quality Regulator in Scotland, and your water company publishes test results for your area.
Do I need a water softener in Huddersfield?
At 276 ppm, many households in Huddersfield notice limescale in kettles and showerheads within weeks. A shower filter is the cheapest first step; a whole-house softener gives the most complete protection.
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