Water hardness in Aprilia
8.5 °fH moderately hard
Tap water in Aprilia is moderately hard: 8.5 °fH (85 mg/L · 5 gpg · 4.8 °dH).
Source: Acqualatina, qualità dell'acqua per comune (valori medi II semestre 2020) (2020) · data checked 2026-10-29
Range across supply zones: 80–90 mg/L.
2 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °fH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Carano-Giannottola (serbatoio Carano Giannottola) | 9 | 90 | moderately hard |
| Pozzi Campoleone (serbatoio Campoleone) | 8 | 80 | moderately hard |
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Aprilia is in the southern Lazio area run by Acqualatina, whose network draws on springs and wells (for the Gaeta area, for example, the Capodacqua wells and the Mazzoccolo springs); limestone ranges around the plain explain the mineral content. The published value is 85.0 mg/L CaCO₃ across 2 supply zones, with readings from 80.0 to 90.0 mg/L, which counts as moderately hard water (a 2020 figure that may have changed since). Values differ across the area, so check your own address before buying a softener; this is a middle value, enough for some limescale on taps but not a heavy burden on appliances.
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 8.5 °fH |
|---|---|
| calcio_mg_l | 25.6 |
| magnesio_mg_l | 7.1 |
| Utility | Acqualatina |
How Aprilia compares
- Tap water in Aprilia is 60 % softer than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 556 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 12 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Lazio it is number 53 of 54 cities; the regional median is 27.2 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Genzano di Roma, 13 km away (2.7 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ariccia, 14 km away (16.9 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Italy →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Aprilia
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 5 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Aprilia water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 85 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5 gpg, 4.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Aprilia 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 Aprilia water?
5 gpg, equal to 4.8 °dH, 8.5 °fH or 85 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Aprilia?
For 85 mg/L (4.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Aprilia?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Acqualatina, qualità dell'acqua per comune (valori medi II semestre 2020) (2020). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Acqualatina, qualità dell'acqua per comune (valori medi II semestre 2020) · Outdated figure? Tell us