Water hardness in Verdikoussa
20 mg/L soft
Tap water in Verdikoussa is soft: 20 mg/L (1.1 gpg · 1.1 °dH · 2 °fH).
Source: EDEYA labcheck – ΔΕΥΑ Ελασσόνας (2026) · data checked 2026-10-21
Greek utilities report total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 20 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | ΔΕΥΑ Ελασσόνας |
How Verdikoussa compares
- Tap water in Verdikoussa is 92 % softer than the median of the 134 cities we track in Greece (237 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 134 of 134 in Greece (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Thessaly it is number 7 of 7 cities; the regional median is 252 mg/L.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Krania Elassonas, 19 km away (253 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Greece →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Verdikoussa
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Verdikoussa water hard or soft?
It is soft: 20 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.1 gpg, 1.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Verdikoussa 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 Verdikoussa water?
1.1 gpg, equal to 1.1 °dH, 2 °fH or 20 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Verdikoussa?
For 20 mg/L (1.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Verdikoussa?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: EDEYA labcheck – ΔΕΥΑ Ελασσόνας (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. EDEYA labcheck – ΔΕΥΑ Ελασσόνας · Outdated figure? Tell us