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Is Wolverhampton water hard or soft?

Hard at 276 ppm · 16 postcode districts

  • Supplier Severn Trent Water
  • County West Midlands
  • Postcodes 16
Area average
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ppm CaCO₃
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The average water hardness in Wolverhampton is 276 ppm, classified as hard. Wolverhampton is served by Severn Trent Water, covering 16 postcode districts across West Midlands in the West Midlands region.

Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. WV9 has the hardest water at 297 ppm, while WV10 is the softest at 251 ppm.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Wolverhampton

Sorted by hardness — tap a postcode for full details.

Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
WV9 Severn Trent Water
297
297 ppm Hard
WV8 Severn Trent Water
296
296 ppm Hard
WV7 Severn Trent Water
295
295 ppm Hard
WV6 Severn Trent Water
294
294 ppm Hard
WV5 Severn Trent Water
293
293 ppm Hard
WV4 Severn Trent Water
292
292 ppm Hard
WV3 Severn Trent Water
291
291 ppm Hard
WV2 Severn Trent Water
290
290 ppm Hard
WV1 Severn Trent Water
289
289 ppm Hard
WV16 Severn Trent Water
257
257 ppm Hard
WV15 Severn Trent Water
256
256 ppm Hard
WV14 Severn Trent Water
255
255 ppm Hard
WV13 Severn Trent Water
254
254 ppm Hard
WV12 Severn Trent Water
253
253 ppm Hard
WV11 Severn Trent Water
252
252 ppm Hard
WV10 Severn Trent Water
251
251 ppm Hard
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Water Companies Serving Wolverhampton

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Severn Trent Water

222 ppm Hard

Each water company publishes its own hardness data, so you can cross-check the Wolverhampton figures here against the published hardness data from Severn Trent Water.

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FAQ

Common questions about Wolverhampton water

Is Wolverhampton water hard or soft?
Wolverhampton is classified as hard, averaging 276 ppm across 16 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles and taps within weeks at this level.
Which postcode in Wolverhampton has the hardest water?
WV9 has the hardest water in Wolverhampton at 297 ppm, while WV10 is the softest at 251 ppm. See the full table above for every district.
Which water company supplies Wolverhampton?
Wolverhampton is supplied by Severn Trent Water, covering 16 postcode districts across West Midlands.
Is tap water in Wolverhampton safe to drink?
Yes. All tap water in Wolverhampton meets UK drinking water standards. Hardness affects taste and limescale buildup but not safety.
Do I need a water softener in Wolverhampton?
At 276 ppm, many households in Wolverhampton notice limescale in kettles and showerheads within weeks. A shower filter is the cheapest first step; a whole-house softener gives the most complete protection.
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