Water hardness in Velletri
8.8 °fH moderately hard
Tap water in Velletri is moderately hard: 8.8 °fH (88 mg/L · 5.2 gpg · 5 °dH).
Source: Acea Ato 2, qualità dell'acqua per zona (valori mediani) (2026-07) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 64–157 mg/L.
Velletri lies in the hills south-east of Rome, where Acea Ato 2 combines water from the Simbrivio and Doganella aqueducts with local wells; the area is volcanic and Acea describes its local groundwater as affected by that geology. Published analyses give a typical value of 88.4 mg/L CaCO₃, with readings from 64.4 to 156.8 mg/L, which counts as moderately hard water. Scale forms slowly, so occasional descaling of the kettle is usually all it needs.
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 8.8 °fH |
|---|
How Velletri compares
- Tap water in Velletri is 58 % softer than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 549 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 13 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Lazio it is number 52 of 54 cities; the regional median is 27.2 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Genzano di Roma, 8 km away (2.7 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ariccia, 10 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 Velletri
| 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 Velletri water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 88 mg/L as CaCO₃ (5.2 gpg, 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 Velletri 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 Velletri water?
5.2 gpg, equal to 5 °dH, 8.8 °fH or 88 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Velletri?
For 88 mg/L (5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Velletri?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Acea Ato 2, qualità dell'acqua per zona (valori mediani) (2026-07). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Acea Ato 2, qualità dell'acqua per zona (valori mediani) · Outdated figure? Tell us