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Water hardness in Shropshire

Average 249 ppm across 13 postcodes and 1 towns.

  • Range 195–277 ppm
  • Towns 1
  • Suppliers Severn Trent Water
County average
249
ppm CaCO₃
Hard
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very hard
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249
Avg ppm
195
Min ppm
277
Max ppm
13
Postcodes

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Water Hardness Across Shropshire

The average water hardness in Shropshire is 249 ppm, classified as hard. Across 13 postcode districts in the West Midlands region, hardness ranges from 195 ppm to 277 ppm.

Shropshire is served by Severn Trent Water. With hard water, residents may benefit from a water softener to reduce limescale and protect appliances.

Hardness across Shropshire ranges from 195 ppm to 277 ppm by postcode district. The county spans 1 towns and 13 postcode districts in total.

At 249 ppm, Shropshire ranks as hard water nationally. Compare it against the 50 hardest water areas in the UK.

By town

Towns in Shropshire

Sorted by hardness — tap a town for full details.

Town Hardness PPM Level
Telford
249
249 ppm Hard
Suppliers

Water Companies in Shropshire

Companies supplying water to this county.

Severn Trent Water

222 ppm Hard
All postcodes

Postcodes in Shropshire

Every postcode district in the county, sorted by hardness.

Postcode Town Hardness PPM Level
TF9 Market Drayton
277
277 ppm Hard
TF8 Telford
276
276 ppm Hard
TF7 Telford
275
275 ppm Hard
TF6 Telford
274
274 ppm Hard
TF5 Telford
273
273 ppm Hard
TF4 Telford
272
272 ppm Hard
TF3 Telford
271
271 ppm Hard
TF2 Telford
270
270 ppm Hard
TF1 Telford
269
269 ppm Hard
TF13 Much Wenlock
198
198 ppm Hard
TF12 Broseley
197
197 ppm Hard
TF11 Shifnal
196
196 ppm Hard
TF10 Newport
195
195 ppm Hard
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FAQ

Water Hardness in Shropshire: Common Questions

Is the water in Shropshire hard or soft?
Shropshire has hard water, averaging 249 ppm across 13 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles, taps and shower screens within weeks at this level.
Where is the hardest water in Shropshire?
Across Shropshire, water hardness ranges from 195 ppm to 277 ppm by postcode district.
Which water company supplies Shropshire?
Shropshire is supplied by Severn Trent Water. You can check each supplier's reported hardness figures on their water company page.
Do I need a water softener in Shropshire?
At 249 ppm, Shropshire is in the hard band where a water softener noticeably reduces limescale and helps protect boilers and appliances. See the water softener guide for the payback maths.
What is the average water hardness in Shropshire?
The average water hardness in Shropshire is 249 ppm (parts per million), classified as hard. It ranges from 195 ppm to 277 ppm across 13 postcode districts in the West Midlands region.

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