Water hardness in Agliana
17 °fH hard
Tap water in Agliana is hard: 17 °fH (170 mg/L · 9.9 gpg · 9.5 °dH).
Source: Publiacqua - Qualità dell acqua per comune (2026) · data checked 2026-10-29
Publiacqua reports a total hardness of 17 °F (170 mg/L CaCO₃) for Agliana, with 61 mg/L calcium and 4 mg/L magnesium. That is hard water, and the calcium-heavy mix is the kind that leaves white scale on kettles and taps. The utility page is undated, so we date the entry to 2026, and we have not checked which sources supply the town.
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 17 °fH |
|---|---|
| ca_mg_l | 61 |
| mg_mg_l | 4 |
| Utility | Publiacqua SpA |
How Agliana compares
- Tap water in Agliana is 20 % softer than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 413 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 34 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Toscana it is number 6 of 9 cities; the regional median is 23 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Montemurlo, 4 km away (13 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Campi Bisenzio, 13 km away (27 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Italy →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Agliana
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Agliana water hard or soft?
It is hard: 170 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.9 gpg, 9.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Agliana safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
How many grains per gallon is Agliana water?
9.9 gpg, equal to 9.5 °dH, 17 °fH or 170 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Agliana?
For 170 mg/L (9.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Agliana?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Publiacqua - Qualità dell acqua per comune (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Publiacqua - Qualità dell acqua per comune · Outdated figure? Tell us