Water hardness in La Roche-sur-Foron
29.4 °fH very hard
Tap water in La Roche-sur-Foron is very hard: 29.4 °fH (294 mg/L · 17.2 gpg · 16.5 °dH).
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 74224 (2026-06) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 253–326 mg/L.
La Roche-sur-Foron (Haute-Savoie) is supplied by Veolia Eau. Median hardness is 294 mg/L as CaCO₃, in a range of 253 to 326 mg/L, which is very hard. Source: SISE-Eaux health control (ARS, commune 74224), June 2026.
TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
Water data
| Total hardness | 29.4 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Veolia Eau |
How La Roche-sur-Foron compares
- Tap water in La Roche-sur-Foron is 23 % harder than the median of the 33641 cities we track in France (23.9 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 9291 of 33641 in France (1 = hardest); 72 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Haute-Savoie it is number 64 of 273 cities; the regional median is 24.4 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Saint-Sixt, 2 km away (22.7 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Viuz-en-Sallaz, 12 km away (43.8 °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 La Roche-sur-Foron
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 16 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 La Roche-sur-Foron water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 294 mg/L as CaCO₃ (17.2 gpg, 16.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in La Roche-sur-Foron 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 La Roche-sur-Foron water?
17.2 gpg, equal to 16.5 °dH, 29.4 °fH or 294 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in La Roche-sur-Foron?
For 294 mg/L (16.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in La Roche-sur-Foron?
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 74224 (2026-06). Method: own measurement. Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 74224 · Outdated figure? Tell us