Is Warrington Water Hard or Soft? Soft at 57 ppm

The average water hardness in Warrington is 57 ppm, classified as soft. Warrington is served by United Utilities, covering 16 postcode districts across Cheshire in the North West region.

Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. WA16 has the hardest water at 69 ppm, while WA1 is the softest at 46 ppm.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Warrington

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Postcode	Water Company	Hardness	PPM	Level
WA16	United Utilities	69	69 ppm	Slightly Hard
WA15	United Utilities	68	68 ppm	Slightly Hard
WA14	United Utilities	67	67 ppm	Slightly Hard
WA13	United Utilities	66	66 ppm	Slightly Hard
WA12	United Utilities	65	65 ppm	Slightly Hard
WA11	United Utilities	64	64 ppm	Slightly Hard
WA10	United Utilities	63	63 ppm	Slightly Hard
WA9	United Utilities	54	54 ppm	Soft
WA8	United Utilities	53	53 ppm	Soft
WA7	United Utilities	52	52 ppm	Soft
WA6	United Utilities	51	51 ppm	Soft
WA5	United Utilities	50	50 ppm	Soft
WA4	United Utilities	49	49 ppm	Soft
WA3	United Utilities	48	48 ppm	Soft
WA2	United Utilities	47	47 ppm	Soft
WA1	United Utilities	46	46 ppm	Soft

Suppliers

Water Companies Serving Warrington

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United Utilities

77 ppm Slightly Hard

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FAQ

Common questions about Warrington water

Is Warrington water hard or soft?

Warrington is classified as soft, averaging 57 ppm across 16 postcode districts. Limescale build-up is minimal at this level, though individual postcodes vary.

Which postcode in Warrington has the hardest water?

WA16 has the hardest water in Warrington at 69 ppm, while WA1 is the softest at 46 ppm. See the full table above for every district.

Which water company supplies Warrington?

Warrington is supplied by United Utilities, covering 16 postcode districts across Cheshire.

Is tap water in Warrington safe to drink?

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

Does Warrington have any harder-water postcodes?

WA16 is the hardest district at 69 ppm (slightly hard), though most of Warrington averages 57 ppm.