Is Huddersfield Water Hard or Soft?
Hard at 276 ppm • West Yorkshire, Yorkshire
The average water hardness in Huddersfield is 276 ppm, classified as hard. Huddersfield is served by Yorkshire Water, covering 9 postcode districts across West Yorkshire in the Yorkshire region.
Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.
Water Hardness by Postcode in Huddersfield
| Postcode | Water Company | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD9 | Yorkshire Water | 280 ppm | Hard | |
| HD8 | Yorkshire Water | 279 ppm | Hard | |
| HD7 | Yorkshire Water | 278 ppm | Hard | |
| HD6 | Yorkshire Water | 277 ppm | Hard | |
| HD5 | Yorkshire Water | 276 ppm | Hard | |
| HD4 | Yorkshire Water | 275 ppm | Hard | |
| HD3 | Yorkshire Water | 274 ppm | Hard | |
| HD2 | Yorkshire Water | 273 ppm | Hard | |
| HD1 | Yorkshire Water | 272 ppm | Hard |
Water Companies Serving Huddersfield
Water Hardness Guides
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