Water hardness in Paralia
292 mg/L very hard
Tap water in Paralia is very hard: 292 mg/L (17.1 gpg · 16.4 °dH · 29.2 °fH).
Source: EDEYA labcheck – ΔΕΥΑ Πάτρας (2025) · data checked 2026-10-21
Greek utilities report total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 292 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | ΔΕΥΑ Πάτρας |
How Paralia compares
- Tap water in Paralia is 23 % harder than the median of the 134 cities we track in Greece (237 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 44 of 134 in Greece (1 = hardest); 68 % of these cities have softer water.
- In West Greece it is number 3 of 11 cities; the regional median is 225 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Mindiloglion, 2 km away (177 mg/L).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rio, 13 km away (383 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Greece →
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 Paralia
| 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 Paralia water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 292 mg/L as CaCO₃ (17.1 gpg, 16.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Paralia safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Greek utilities report total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃.
How many grains per gallon is Paralia water?
17.1 gpg, equal to 16.4 °dH, 29.2 °fH or 292 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Paralia?
For 292 mg/L (16.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Paralia?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: EDEYA labcheck – ΔΕΥΑ Πάτρας (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. EDEYA labcheck – ΔΕΥΑ Πάτρας · Outdated figure? Tell us