Water hardness in Mâcon
25.5 °fH very hard
Tap water in Mâcon is very hard: 25.5 °fH (255 mg/L · 14.9 gpg · 14.3 °dH).
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 71270 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 203–342 mg/L.
In Mâcon (Saône-et-Loire), the reported value is 255 mg/L CaCO₃ (25.5 °f), with a wide spread from 203 to 342 mg/L. That is very hard water. Two suppliers appear in the data: Suez (Charnay centre) and Veolia Eau Mâcon. Hardness at a given address may therefore differ from this figure. Source: ARS, August 2026.
TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
Water data
| Total hardness | 25.5 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Suez 71 Centre De Charnay; Veolia Eau - Macon |
How Mâcon compares
- Tap water in Mâcon is 7 % harder than the median of the 33641 cities we track in France (23.9 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 14931 of 33641 in France (1 = hardest); 55 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Saône-et-Loire it is number 231 of 516 cities; the regional median is 25.5 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône, 1 km away (20.3 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Replonges, 4 km away (32.6 °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 Mâcon
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 14 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| 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 Mâcon water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 255 mg/L as CaCO₃ (14.9 gpg, 14.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Mâcon 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 Mâcon water?
14.9 gpg, equal to 14.3 °dH, 25.5 °fH or 255 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Mâcon?
For 255 mg/L (14.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Mâcon?
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 71270 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 71270 · Outdated figure? Tell us