Average 305 ppm across 58 postcodes and 2 towns.
The average water hardness in Surrey is 305 ppm, classified as very hard. Across 58 postcode districts in the South East region, hardness ranges from 262 ppm to 344 ppm.
Surrey is served by Southern Water and Thames 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.
View on AmazonInstant 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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