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Water Hardness in RH6 Horley

Supplied by Southern Water • Surrey, South East

326 PPM 0 200 400
Very Hard
326
ppm (mg/L CaCO₃)
22.8°
Clark Degrees
18.3°
German Degrees (dH)
32.6°
French Degrees (fH)

Water Hardness in Horley (RH6)

The water in postcode district RH6 is classified as very hard with a hardness level of 326 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate. This is 119 ppm above the UK national average of 207 ppm.

Your water is supplied by Southern Water, which serves the South East region. Southern Water draws water from sources that naturally contain dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium compounds.

What Does Very Hard Water Mean for Your Home?

  • ! Heavy limescale requiring frequent descaling
  • ! Blocked showerheads and reduced water flow
  • ! Substantially higher energy bills from boiler scale
  • ! Dry, itchy skin and lifeless hair
  • ! White crusty deposits on taps and surfaces
  • ! Reduced lifespan of washing machines and dishwashers

Solutions for Hard Water in Horley

At 326 ppm, you may benefit from a water softener or filter to reduce limescale and improve water quality.

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Water2Buy W2B200 Water Softener

From ~£400

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, suits 1–4 people.

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Philips AWP1775 Shower Filter

From ~£30

Instant improvement for skin and hair. Reduces chlorine and limescale at the showerhead — no plumbing needed. KDF filtration, cartridge lasts ~6 months. A great first step in a hard water area.

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BRITA Marella Water Filter Jug

From ~£20

UK's best-selling filter jug. Reduces limescale, chlorine, and metals for better-tasting tap water. Quick first step alongside a softener.

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How RH6 Compares

Area Hardness PPM
RH6 Horley
326 ppm
326 ppm
UK National Average
207 ppm
207 ppm

Nearby Areas

RH5
Dorking
325 ppm
RH7
Lingfield
327 ppm
RH8
Oxted
328 ppm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the water hardness in RH6 Horley?
The water in RH6 Horley has a hardness level of 326 ppm (parts per million) calcium carbonate, classified as very hard. This is 119 ppm above the UK national average of 207 ppm.
Which water company supplies RH6?
RH6 Horley is supplied by Southern Water. Southern Water serves the South East region.
Is the water in RH6 safe to drink?
Yes. Very Hard water at 326 ppm is safe to drink. Water hardness affects taste and can cause limescale, but it is not a health risk. In fact, hard water contains beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium.
How can I reduce water hardness in RH6?
For very hard water at 326 ppm, a whole-house water softener is the most effective solution. You can also use a jug filter for drinking water, descaling products for appliances, and a shower filter for better skin and hair.
What does 326 ppm water hardness mean?
326 ppm means there are 326 parts per million of calcium carbonate dissolved in the water. This is equivalent to 22.8 Clark degrees, 18.3 German degrees, or 32.6 French degrees. Water above 180 ppm is generally considered hard.

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