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Water hardness in Worcestershire

Average 207 ppm across 15 postcodes and 1 towns.

  • Range 157–279 ppm
  • Towns 1
  • Suppliers Severn Trent Water
County average
207
ppm CaCO₃
Hard
Soft
Moderate
Hard
Very hard
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207
Avg ppm
157
Min ppm
279
Max ppm
15
Postcodes

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Water Hardness Across Worcestershire

The average water hardness in Worcestershire is 207 ppm, classified as hard. Across 15 postcode districts in the West Midlands region, hardness ranges from 157 ppm to 279 ppm.

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

Hardness across Worcestershire ranges from 157 ppm to 279 ppm by postcode district. The county spans 1 towns and 15 postcode districts in total.

At 207 ppm, Worcestershire ranks as hard water nationally. Compare it against the 50 hardest water areas in the UK.

By town

Towns in Worcestershire

Sorted by hardness — tap a town for full details.

Town Hardness PPM Level
Worcester
207
207 ppm Hard
Suppliers

Water Companies in Worcestershire

Companies supplying water to this county.

Severn Trent Water

222 ppm Hard
All postcodes

Postcodes in Worcestershire

Every postcode district in the county, sorted by hardness.

Postcode Town Hardness PPM Level
WR15 Tenbury Wells
279
279 ppm Hard
WR14 Malvern
278
278 ppm Hard
WR13 Malvern
277
277 ppm Hard
WR12 Broadway
276
276 ppm Hard
WR11 Evesham
275
275 ppm Hard
WR10 Pershore
274
274 ppm Hard
WR9 Droitwich
165
165 ppm Moderately Hard
WR8 Worcester
164
164 ppm Moderately Hard
WR7 Worcester
163
163 ppm Moderately Hard
WR6 Worcester
162
162 ppm Moderately Hard
WR5 Worcester
161
161 ppm Moderately Hard
WR4 Worcester
160
160 ppm Moderately Hard
WR3 Worcester
159
159 ppm Moderately Hard
WR2 Worcester
158
158 ppm Moderately Hard
WR1 Worcester
157
157 ppm Moderately Hard
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Products for Worcestershire

Top picks for households in hard water areas.

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Philips Shower Filter

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FAQ

Water Hardness in Worcestershire: Common Questions

Is the water in Worcestershire hard or soft?
Worcestershire has hard water, averaging 207 ppm across 15 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles, taps and shower screens within weeks at this level.
Where is the hardest water in Worcestershire?
Across Worcestershire, water hardness ranges from 157 ppm to 279 ppm by postcode district.
Which water company supplies Worcestershire?
Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
At 207 ppm, Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
The average water hardness in Worcestershire is 207 ppm (parts per million), classified as hard. It ranges from 157 ppm to 279 ppm across 15 postcode districts in the West Midlands region.

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