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Water Hardness in PO40 Freshwater

Supplied by Portsmouth Water • Hampshire, South East

0 200 400 270 ppm
Hard
270
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
18.9°
Clark Degrees
15.1°
German Degrees (dH)
27°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Freshwater (PO40)

The water in postcode district PO40 is classified as hard with a hardness level of 270 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 65 ppm above the UK national average of 205 ppm.

Your water is supplied by Portsmouth Water, which serves the South East region. Portsmouth Water draws water from sources that naturally contain dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium compounds.

What Does Hard Water Mean for Your Home?

  • ! Significant limescale buildup in kettles, pipes and boilers
  • ! Soap scum on shower screens and taps
  • ! Higher energy bills from scale in heating elements
  • ! Dry skin and dull hair after washing
  • ! White residue on dishes and glassware

Solutions for Hard Water in Freshwater

At 270 ppm, you may benefit from a water softener or filter to reduce limescale and improve water quality.

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How PO40 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
PO40 Freshwater
270 ppm
270 ppm
UK National Average
205 ppm
205 ppm

Nearby Areas

PO39
Totland Bay
246 ppm
PO41
Yarmouth
271 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in PO40 Freshwater?
The water in PO40 Freshwater has a hardness level of 270 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as hard. This is 65 ppm above the UK national average of 205 ppm.
Which water company supplies PO40?
PO40 Freshwater is supplied by Portsmouth Water. Portsmouth Water serves the South East region.
Is the water in PO40 safe to drink?
Yes. Hard water at 270 ppm is safe to drink. Water hardness affects taste and can cause limescale, but it is not a health risk. In fact, hard water contains beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium.
How can I reduce water hardness in PO40?
For hard water at 270 ppm, a whole-house water softener is the most effective solution. You can also use a jug filter for drinking water, descaling products for appliances, and a shower filter for better skin and hair.
What does 270 ppm water hardness mean?
270 ppm means there are 270 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 18.9 Clark degrees, 15.1 German degrees, or 27 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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