Slightly Hard at 84 ppm · 42 postcode districts
The average water hardness in Manchester is 84 ppm, classified as slightly hard. Manchester is served by United Utilities, covering 42 postcode districts across Greater Manchester in the North West region.
Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.
Sorted by hardness — tap a postcode for full details.
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Learn more about water hardness and how to manage it.
At 84 ppm, your water is slightly hard. A home testing kit lets you verify the exact hardness and check for other contaminants.
Home water test strips that check hardness, pH, chlorine, lead, and 12 other parameters. Results in around 60 seconds. 125 strips per pack.
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