Water hardness in Borgaro Torinese
13 °fH hard
Tap water in Borgaro Torinese is hard: 13 °fH (130 mg/L · 7.6 gpg · 7.3 °dH).
Source: SMAT Torino, monitoraggio acque (valori medi), 2026 H1 (2026-06) · data checked 2026-10-19
SMAT, the utility for the Turin area, publishes half-year mean values for each municipality. For Borgaro Torinese the first half of 2026 gives 130.0 mg/L CaCO₃, calculated from calcium and magnesium, which counts as hard water. This is well below the figure for Turin itself, so do not assume neighbouring towns match. We have not checked which sources feed the town.
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 13 °fH |
|---|
How Borgaro Torinese compares
- Tap water in Borgaro Torinese is 39 % softer than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 475 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 24 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Piemonte it is number 116 of 242 cities; the regional median is 12.3 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Venaria Reale, 3 km away (9.6 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Turin, 9 km away (20.1 °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 Borgaro Torinese
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| 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 Borgaro Torinese water hard or soft?
It is hard: 130 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.6 gpg, 7.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Borgaro Torinese 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 Borgaro Torinese water?
7.6 gpg, equal to 7.3 °dH, 13 °fH or 130 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Borgaro Torinese?
For 130 mg/L (7.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Borgaro Torinese?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: SMAT Torino, monitoraggio acque (valori medi), 2026 H1 (2026-06). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. SMAT Torino, monitoraggio acque (valori medi), 2026 H1 · Outdated figure? Tell us