Is Enfield Water Hard or Soft?
Very Hard at 325 ppm • Greater London, London
The average water hardness in Enfield is 325 ppm, classified as very hard. Enfield is served by Affinity Water, covering 11 postcode districts across Greater London in the London region.
Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.
Water Hardness by Postcode in Enfield
| Postcode | Water Company | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN9 | Affinity Water | 346 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN8 | Affinity Water | 345 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN7 | Affinity Water | 344 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN6 | Affinity Water | 343 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN5 | Affinity Water | 342 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN4 | Affinity Water | 341 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN3 | Affinity Water | 340 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN2 | Affinity Water | 339 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN1 | Affinity Water | 338 ppm | Very Hard | |
| EN11 | Affinity Water | 247 ppm | Hard | |
| EN10 | Affinity Water | 246 ppm | Hard |
Water Companies Serving Enfield
Water Hardness Guides
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