WaterIs Lincoln Water Hard or Soft?
Very Hard at 343 ppm • Lincolnshire, East Midlands
The average water hardness in Lincoln is 343 ppm, classified as very hard. Lincoln is served by Anglian Water, covering 13 postcode districts across Lincolnshire in the East Midlands region.
Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.
Water Hardness by Postcode in Lincoln
| Postcode | Water Company | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN9 | Anglian Water | 385 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN8 | Anglian Water | 384 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN7 | Anglian Water | 383 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN6 | Anglian Water | 382 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN5 | Anglian Water | 381 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN4 | Anglian Water | 380 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN3 | Anglian Water | 379 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN2 | Anglian Water | 378 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN1 | Anglian Water | 377 ppm | Very Hard | |
| LN13 | Anglian Water | 260 ppm | Hard | |
| LN12 | Anglian Water | 259 ppm | Hard | |
| LN11 | Anglian Water | 258 ppm | Hard | |
| LN10 | Anglian Water | 257 ppm | Hard |
Water Companies Serving Lincoln
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