Water hardness in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut
47 °fH very hard
Tap water in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut is very hard: 47 °fH (470 mg/L · 27.5 gpg · 26.3 °dH).
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 59112 (2026-07) · data checked 2026-10-19
Bruay-sur-l'Escaut (Nord) is supplied by Eau Du Valenciennois. Sanitary control data (ARS, SISE-Eaux, commune 59112, July 2026) give a measured hardness of 470 mg/L CaCO₃, or 47.0 °fH. That is in the very hard band.
TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
Water data
| Total hardness | 47 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Eau Du Valenciennois |
How Bruay-sur-l'Escaut compares
- Tap water in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut is 97 % harder than the median of the 33641 cities we track in France (23.9 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 126 of 33641 in France (1 = hardest); 100 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Nord it is number 20 of 634 cities; the regional median is 35.8 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Beuvrages, 3 km away (28.4 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Vez, 132 km away (64.2 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in France →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H06 |
| Miele | 26 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 6 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S4 |
| LG | H4 |
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 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 470 mg/L as CaCO₃ (27.5 gpg, 26.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut 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 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut water?
27.5 gpg, equal to 26.3 °dH, 47 °fH or 470 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut?
For 470 mg/L (26.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 59112 (2026-07). Method: own measurement. Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 59112 · Outdated figure? Tell us