Water hardness in Ajaccio
6.4 °fH moderately hard
Tap water in Ajaccio is moderately hard: 6.4 °fH (64 mg/L · 3.7 gpg · 3.6 °dH).
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 2A004 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
In Corsica around Ajaccio, drinking water flows down from mountain catchments, on a granite base. These rocks release very few minerals: 64.0 mg/L CaCO₃. It is soft water that scales little.
TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
Water data
| Total hardness | 6.4 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Kyrnolia Ceo |
How Ajaccio compares
- Tap water in Ajaccio is 73 % softer than the median of the 33641 cities we track in France (23.9 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 31379 of 33641 in France (1 = hardest); 7 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Corse-du-Sud it is number 38 of 123 cities; the regional median is 4.7 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Bastelicaccia, 7 km away (3.8 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Coti-Chiavari, 17 km away (9.4 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in France →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Ajaccio
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Ajaccio water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 64 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.7 gpg, 3.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ajaccio safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
How many grains per gallon is Ajaccio water?
3.7 gpg, equal to 3.6 °dH, 6.4 °fH or 64 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ajaccio?
For 64 mg/L (3.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Ajaccio?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 2A004 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 2A004 · Outdated figure? Tell us