Water hardness in Bordighera
19 °fH very hard
Tap water in Bordighera is very hard: 19 °fH (190 mg/L · 11.1 gpg · 10.6 °dH).
Source: Rivieracqua, qualità dell'acqua per comune (tabelle per punto di prelievo) (2025-07) · data checked 2026-10-29
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 19 °fH |
|---|
How Bordighera compares
- Tap water in Bordighera is 10 % softer than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 374 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 40 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Liguria it is number 6 of 7 cities; the regional median is 22 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Villafranca Piemonte, 113 km away (11 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ventimiglia, 5 km away (26 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Italy →
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 Bordighera
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 11 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Bordighera water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 190 mg/L as CaCO₃ (11.1 gpg, 10.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bordighera 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 Bordighera water?
11.1 gpg, equal to 10.6 °dH, 19 °fH or 190 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bordighera?
For 190 mg/L (10.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Bordighera?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Rivieracqua, qualità dell'acqua per comune (tabelle per punto di prelievo) (2025-07). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Rivieracqua, qualità dell'acqua per comune (tabelle per punto di prelievo) · Outdated figure? Tell us