Is Torquay Water Hard or Soft? Soft at 56 ppm

The average water hardness in Torquay is 56 ppm, classified as soft. Torquay is served by South West Water, covering 14 postcode districts across Devon in the South West region.

Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. TQ9 has the hardest water at 74 ppm, while TQ10 is the softest at 28 ppm.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Torquay

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Postcode	Water Company	Hardness	PPM	Level
TQ9	South West Water	74	74 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ8	South West Water	73	73 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ7	South West Water	72	72 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ6	South West Water	71	71 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ5	South West Water	70	70 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ4	South West Water	69	69 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ3	South West Water	68	68 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ2	South West Water	67	67 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ1	South West Water	66	66 ppm	Slightly Hard
TQ14	South West Water	32	32 ppm	Soft
TQ13	South West Water	31	31 ppm	Soft
TQ12	South West Water	30	30 ppm	Soft
TQ11	South West Water	29	29 ppm	Soft
TQ10	South West Water	28	28 ppm	Soft

Suppliers

Water Companies Serving Torquay

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South West Water

80 ppm Slightly Hard

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FAQ

Common questions about Torquay water

Is Torquay water hard or soft?

Torquay is classified as soft, averaging 56 ppm across 14 postcode districts. Limescale build-up is minimal at this level, though individual postcodes vary.

Which postcode in Torquay has the hardest water?

TQ9 has the hardest water in Torquay at 74 ppm, while TQ10 is the softest at 28 ppm. See the full table above for every district.

Which water company supplies Torquay?

Torquay is supplied by South West Water, covering 14 postcode districts across Devon.

Is tap water in Torquay safe to drink?

Yes. All tap water in Torquay meets UK drinking water standards. Hardness affects taste and limescale buildup but not safety.

Does Torquay have any harder-water postcodes?

TQ9 is the hardest district at 74 ppm (slightly hard), though most of Torquay averages 56 ppm.