Worcestershire · West Midlands

Is Worcester water hard or soft?

Hard at 207 ppm · 15 postcode districts

  • Supplier Severn Trent Water
  • County Worcestershire
  • Postcodes 15
Area average
207
ppm CaCO₃
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The average water hardness in Worcester is 207 ppm, classified as hard. Worcester is served by Severn Trent Water, covering 15 postcode districts across Worcestershire in the West Midlands region.

Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. WR15 has the hardest water at 279 ppm, while WR1 is the softest at 157 ppm.

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Water Hardness by Postcode in Worcester

Sorted by hardness — tap a postcode for full details.

Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
WR15 Severn Trent Water
279
279 ppm Hard
WR14 Severn Trent Water
278
278 ppm Hard
WR13 Severn Trent Water
277
277 ppm Hard
WR12 Severn Trent Water
276
276 ppm Hard
WR11 Severn Trent Water
275
275 ppm Hard
WR10 Severn Trent Water
274
274 ppm Hard
WR9 Severn Trent Water
165
165 ppm Moderately Hard
WR8 Severn Trent Water
164
164 ppm Moderately Hard
WR7 Severn Trent Water
163
163 ppm Moderately Hard
WR6 Severn Trent Water
162
162 ppm Moderately Hard
WR5 Severn Trent Water
161
161 ppm Moderately Hard
WR4 Severn Trent Water
160
160 ppm Moderately Hard
WR3 Severn Trent Water
159
159 ppm Moderately Hard
WR2 Severn Trent Water
158
158 ppm Moderately Hard
WR1 Severn Trent Water
157
157 ppm Moderately Hard
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Severn Trent Water

222 ppm Hard

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FAQ

Common questions about Worcester water

Is Worcester water hard or soft?
Worcester is classified as hard, averaging 207 ppm across 15 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles and taps within weeks at this level.
Which postcode in Worcester has the hardest water?
WR15 has the hardest water in Worcester at 279 ppm, while WR1 is the softest at 157 ppm. See the full table above for every district.
Which water company supplies Worcester?
Worcester is supplied by Severn Trent Water, covering 15 postcode districts across Worcestershire.
Is tap water in Worcester safe to drink?
Yes. All tap water in Worcester meets UK drinking water standards. Hardness affects taste and limescale buildup but not safety.
Do I need a water softener in Worcester?
At 207 ppm, many households in Worcester 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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