Soft at 57 ppm · 9 postcode districts
The average water hardness in Hereford is 57 ppm, classified as soft. Hereford is served by Welsh Water (Dwr Cymru), covering 9 postcode districts across Herefordshire in the West Midlands region.
Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.
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Learn more about water hardness and how to manage it.
At 57 ppm, your water is soft. A home testing kit lets you verify the exact hardness and check for other contaminants.
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