Average 352 ppm across 33 postcodes and 1 towns.
The average water hardness in Suffolk is 352 ppm, classified as very hard. Across 33 postcode districts in the East Of England region, hardness ranges from 324 ppm to 393 ppm.
Suffolk is served by Anglian Water. With very hard water, residents may benefit from a water softener to reduce limescale and protect appliances.
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Companies supplying water to this county.
Every postcode district in the county, sorted by hardness.
Top picks for households in very hard water areas.
Best-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.
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