Water hardness in Campi Bisenzio
27 °fH very hard
Tap water in Campi Bisenzio is very hard: 27 °fH (270 mg/L · 15.8 gpg · 15.1 °dH).
Source: Publiacqua - Qualità dell acqua per comune (2026) · data checked 2026-10-29
Publiacqua reports 270 mg/L CaCO₃ (27 °f) for Campi Bisenzio in its 2026 water quality page. This is very hard water, and limescale on kettles, taps and boilers is common at this level. No range or zone breakdown is given.
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 27 °fH |
|---|---|
| ca_mg_l | 86 |
| mg_mg_l | 12 |
| Utility | Publiacqua SpA |
How Campi Bisenzio compares
- Tap water in Campi Bisenzio is 27 % harder than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 178 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 71 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Toscana it is number 4 of 9 cities; the regional median is 23 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Agliana, 13 km away (17 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sesto Fiorentino, 6 km away (38 °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 Campi Bisenzio
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Campi Bisenzio water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 270 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.8 gpg, 15.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Campi Bisenzio 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 Campi Bisenzio water?
15.8 gpg, equal to 15.1 °dH, 27 °fH or 270 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Campi Bisenzio?
For 270 mg/L (15.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Campi Bisenzio?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
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