Water hardness in Vinovo
16.6 °fH hard
Tap water in Vinovo is hard: 16.6 °fH (167 mg/L · 9.7 gpg · 9.3 °dH).
Source: SMAT Torino, monitoraggio acque (valori medi), 2026 H1 (2026-06) · data checked 2026-10-19
SMAT, the utility serving the Turin area, publishes half-year mean values for Vinovo. For the first half of 2026 the calculated hardness is 166.5 mg/L CaCO₃, which counts as hard water. Neighbouring towns on the same network range from 118.2 mg/L at Volvera to 312.5 mg/L at Carignano, so check your own address rather than relying on a nearby value. We have not confirmed which sources supply the town. Limescale will show on taps and kettles over time.
Italian utilities report °f (French degrees); D.Lgs. 31/2001 recommends 15–50 °f.
Water data
| Total hardness | 16.6 °fH |
|---|
How Vinovo compares
- Tap water in Vinovo is 22 % softer than the median of the 629 cities we track in Italy (21.2 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 419 of 629 in Italy (1 = hardest); 33 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Piemonte it is number 79 of 242 cities; the regional median is 12.3 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Volvera, 10 km away (11.8 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: La Loggia, 3 km away (26.6 °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 Vinovo
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Vinovo water hard or soft?
It is hard: 167 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.7 gpg, 9.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vinovo 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 Vinovo water?
9.7 gpg, equal to 9.3 °dH, 16.6 °fH or 167 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vinovo?
For 167 mg/L (9.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Vinovo?
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