WaterIs Telford Water Hard or Soft?
Hard at 249 ppm • Shropshire, West Midlands
The average water hardness in Telford is 249 ppm, classified as hard. Telford is served by Severn Trent Water, covering 13 postcode districts across Shropshire in the West Midlands region.
Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district.
Water Hardness by Postcode in Telford
| Postcode | Water Company | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF9 | Severn Trent Water | 277 ppm | Hard | |
| TF8 | Severn Trent Water | 276 ppm | Hard | |
| TF7 | Severn Trent Water | 275 ppm | Hard | |
| TF6 | Severn Trent Water | 274 ppm | Hard | |
| TF5 | Severn Trent Water | 273 ppm | Hard | |
| TF4 | Severn Trent Water | 272 ppm | Hard | |
| TF3 | Severn Trent Water | 271 ppm | Hard | |
| TF2 | Severn Trent Water | 270 ppm | Hard | |
| TF1 | Severn Trent Water | 269 ppm | Hard | |
| TF13 | Severn Trent Water | 198 ppm | Hard | |
| TF12 | Severn Trent Water | 197 ppm | Hard | |
| TF11 | Severn Trent Water | 196 ppm | Hard | |
| TF10 | Severn Trent Water | 195 ppm | Hard |
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