Shropshire · West Midlands

Is Telford water hard or soft?

Hard at 249 ppm · 13 postcode districts

  • Supplier Severn Trent Water
  • County Shropshire
  • Postcodes 13
Area average
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Telford water hardness at a glance

  1. Telford water is hard, averaging 249 ppm across 13 postcode districts.
  2. That is 42 ppm above the UK average of 207 ppm.
  3. The hardest district is TF9 at 277 ppm; the softest is TF10 at 195 ppm.
  4. The supplier is Severn Trent 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 Telford is 249 ppm, classified as hard. Telford is served by Severn Trent Water, covering 13 postcode districts across Shropshire in the West Midlands region.

Hardness varies across the area. See the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. TF9 has the hardest water at 277 ppm, while TF10 is the softest at 195 ppm.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Telford

Sorted by hardness. Tap a postcode for full details.

Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
TF9 Severn Trent Water
277
277 ppm Hard
TF8 Severn Trent Water
276
276 ppm Hard
TF7 Severn Trent Water
275
275 ppm Hard
TF6 Severn Trent Water
274
274 ppm Hard
TF5 Severn Trent Water
273
273 ppm Hard
TF4 Severn Trent Water
272
272 ppm Hard
TF3 Severn Trent Water
271
271 ppm Hard
TF2 Severn Trent Water
270
270 ppm Hard
TF1 Severn Trent Water
269
269 ppm Hard
TF13 Severn Trent Water
198
198 ppm Hard
TF12 Severn Trent Water
197
197 ppm Hard
TF11 Severn Trent Water
196
196 ppm Hard
TF10 Severn Trent Water
195
195 ppm Hard
Suppliers

Water Companies Serving Telford

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Severn Trent Water

222 ppm Hard

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

Water Hardness Guides

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Products for Telford

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Splendid Twin Tank Water Softener

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Philips Shower Filter

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BRITA Marella Water Filter Jug

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FAQ

Common questions about Telford water

Is Telford water hard or soft?
Telford is classified as hard, averaging 249 ppm across 13 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles and taps within weeks at this level.
Which postcode in Telford has the hardest water?
TF9 has the hardest water in Telford at 277 ppm, while TF10 is the softest at 195 ppm. See the full table above for every district.
Which water company supplies Telford?
Telford is supplied by Severn Trent Water, covering 13 postcode districts across Shropshire.
Is tap water in Telford 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 Telford?
At 249 ppm, many households in Telford 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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