Water hardness in Salon-de-Provence
28.5 °fH very hard
Tap water in Salon-de-Provence is very hard: 28.5 °fH (285 mg/L · 16.6 gpg · 16 °dH).
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 13103 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 220–350 mg/L.
Around Salon-de-Provence, water comes from the Durance and the Canal de Provence, via the Crau plain and limestone hills. It reaches 285.0 mg/L CaCO₃, with a gap from 220.0 to 350.0 mg/L depending on the zone. Scale varies by neighbourhood.
TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
Water data
| Total hardness | 28.5 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Vivaigo |
How Salon-de-Provence compares
- Tap water in Salon-de-Provence is 19 % harder than the median of the 33641 cities we track in France (23.9 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 10676 of 33641 in France (1 = hardest); 68 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bouches-du-Rhône it is number 50 of 118 cities; the regional median is 22.4 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lançon-Provence, 6 km away (21.9 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Grans, 4 km away (40.1 °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 Salon-de-Provence
| 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 Salon-de-Provence water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 285 mg/L as CaCO₃ (16.6 gpg, 16 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Salon-de-Provence 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 Salon-de-Provence water?
16.6 gpg, equal to 16 °dH, 28.5 °fH or 285 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Salon-de-Provence?
For 285 mg/L (16 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Salon-de-Provence?
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 13103 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 13103 · Outdated figure? Tell us