WaterWater Hardness in Shropshire
West Midlands • 13 postcode districts • 1 towns
Water Hardness Across Shropshire
The average water hardness in Shropshire is 249 ppm, classified as hard. Across 13 postcode districts in the West Midlands region, hardness ranges from 195 ppm to 277 ppm.
Shropshire is served by Severn Trent Water. With hard water, residents may benefit from a <a href="/water-softener-guide/">water softener</a> to reduce limescale and protect appliances.
Towns in Shropshire
| Town | Avg Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 249 ppm | Hard |
Water Companies in Shropshire
All Postcodes in Shropshire
| Postcode | Town | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TF9 | Market Drayton | 277 ppm | Hard | |
| TF8 | Telford | 276 ppm | Hard | |
| TF7 | Telford | 275 ppm | Hard | |
| TF6 | Telford | 274 ppm | Hard | |
| TF5 | Telford | 273 ppm | Hard | |
| TF4 | Telford | 272 ppm | Hard | |
| TF3 | Telford | 271 ppm | Hard | |
| TF2 | Telford | 270 ppm | Hard | |
| TF1 | Telford | 269 ppm | Hard | |
| TF13 | Much Wenlock | 198 ppm | Hard | |
| TF12 | Broseley | 197 ppm | Hard | |
| TF11 | Shifnal | 196 ppm | Hard | |
| TF10 | Newport | 195 ppm | Hard |
Recommended Products for Shropshire
Top picks for households in hard water areas across Shropshire.
Water2Buy W2B200 Water Softener
From ~£400Best-value whole-house ion-exchange softener for UK homes. Eliminates limescale from pipes, boilers, and appliances. Digital metered regeneration — low salt use. 7-year warranty.
View on AmazonPhilips AWP1775 Shower Filter
From ~£30Instant improvement for skin and hair. Reduces chlorine and limescale at the showerhead — no plumbing needed. A good first step before committing to a full softener.
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