Lancashire · North West

Is Preston water hard or soft?

Moderately Hard at 122 ppm · 11 postcode districts

  • Supplier United Utilities
  • County Lancashire
  • Postcodes 11
Area average
122
ppm CaCO₃
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The average water hardness in Preston is 122 ppm, classified as moderately hard. Preston is served by United Utilities, covering 11 postcode districts across Lancashire in the North West region.

Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Preston

Sorted by hardness — tap a postcode for full details.

Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
PR9 United Utilities
131
131 ppm Moderately Hard
PR8 United Utilities
130
130 ppm Moderately Hard
PR7 United Utilities
129
129 ppm Moderately Hard
PR6 United Utilities
128
128 ppm Moderately Hard
PR5 United Utilities
127
127 ppm Moderately Hard
PR4 United Utilities
126
126 ppm Moderately Hard
PR3 United Utilities
125
125 ppm Moderately Hard
PR2 United Utilities
124
124 ppm Moderately Hard
PR1 United Utilities
123
123 ppm Moderately Hard
PR26 United Utilities
102
102 ppm Slightly Hard
PR25 United Utilities
101
101 ppm Slightly Hard
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United Utilities

77 ppm Slightly Hard

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