Water hardness in Ivrea
29.4 °fH very hard
Tap water in Ivrea is very hard: 29.4 °fH (295 mg/L · 17.2 gpg · 16.5 °dH).
Source: SMAT Torino, monitoraggio acque (valori medi), 2026 H1 (2026-06) · data checked 2026-10-19
SMAT supplies Ivrea mainly from deep groundwater, with smaller contributions from surface water and mountain springs; because the blend differs by area, hardness changes between towns on the same network. Published analyses give a typical value of 294.5 mg/L CaCO₃, which counts as very hard water. Expect scale on kettles, shower heads and in the water heater, and descaling about as often as a hard-water kitchen requires.
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 29.4 °fH |
|---|
How Ivrea compares
- Tap water in Ivrea is 39 % harder than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 103 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 84 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Piemonte it is number 14 of 242 cities; the regional median is 12.3 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Fiorano Canavese, 3 km away (10.2 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rosta, 55 km away (41.5 °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 Ivrea
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 16 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| 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 Ivrea water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 295 mg/L as CaCO₃ (17.2 gpg, 16.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ivrea 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 Ivrea water?
17.2 gpg, equal to 16.5 °dH, 29.4 °fH or 295 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ivrea?
For 295 mg/L (16.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Ivrea?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
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