Is Dudley Water Hard or Soft?
Hard at 230 ppm • West Midlands, West Midlands
The average water hardness in Dudley is 230 ppm, classified as hard. Dudley is served by Severn Trent Water, covering 14 postcode districts across West Midlands in the West Midlands region.
Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.
Water Hardness by Postcode in Dudley
| Postcode | Water Company | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY9 | Severn Trent Water | 241 ppm | Hard | |
| DY8 | Severn Trent Water | 240 ppm | Hard | |
| DY7 | Severn Trent Water | 239 ppm | Hard | |
| DY6 | Severn Trent Water | 238 ppm | Hard | |
| DY5 | Severn Trent Water | 237 ppm | Hard | |
| DY4 | Severn Trent Water | 236 ppm | Hard | |
| DY3 | Severn Trent Water | 235 ppm | Hard | |
| DY2 | Severn Trent Water | 234 ppm | Hard | |
| DY1 | Severn Trent Water | 233 ppm | Hard | |
| DY14 | Severn Trent Water | 219 ppm | Hard | |
| DY13 | Severn Trent Water | 218 ppm | Hard | |
| DY12 | Severn Trent Water | 217 ppm | Hard | |
| DY11 | Severn Trent Water | 216 ppm | Hard | |
| DY10 | Severn Trent Water | 215 ppm | Hard |
Water Companies Serving Dudley
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