Water hardness in Ghadira
38 mg/L soft
Tap water in Ghadira is soft: 38 mg/L (2.2 gpg · 2.1 °dH · 3.8 °fH).
Source: Water Services Corporation (Malta), Audit Monitoring 2025 (2025-07-07) · data checked 2026-10-22
Malta's tap water is a blend of desalinated seawater (about two-thirds in recent reports) and groundwater from the island's limestone aquifers. A low value is consistent with a larger share of desalinated water. The reported hardness is 38.0 mg/L CaCO₃. Limescale is a minor issue here; a softener is unlikely to be necessary.
The Water Services Corporation reports total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃; Maltese tap water blends reverse-osmosis and groundwater, and the EU Drinking Water Directive sets no limit for hardness.
Water data
| Total hardness | 38 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Utility | Water Services Corporation |
How Ghadira compares
- Tap water in Ghadira is 76 % softer than the median of the 23 cities we track in Malta (158 mg/L).
- By hardness it ranks 23 of 23 in Malta (1 = hardest); 0 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Xemxija, 2 km away (128 mg/L).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Malta →
What it means at home
- Little or no limescale in kettles, water heaters or washing machines.
- Soap lathers easily; water does not dry skin or hair.
- Dishwasher: salt setting at minimum or off.
- No softener needed; a jug filter only changes taste.
How much salt will you use for softening?
No. Water this soft does not need softening.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 6 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Ghadira
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 2 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Ghadira water hard or soft?
It is soft: 38 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.2 gpg, 2.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ghadira safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. The Water Services Corporation reports total hardness in mg/L CaCO₃; Maltese tap water blends reverse-osmosis and groundwater, and the EU Drinking Water Directive sets no limit for hardness.
How many grains per gallon is Ghadira water?
2.2 gpg, equal to 2.1 °dH, 3.8 °fH or 38 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ghadira?
For 38 mg/L (2.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Ghadira?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Water Services Corporation (Malta), Audit Monitoring 2025 (2025-07-07). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Water Services Corporation (Malta), Audit Monitoring 2025 · Outdated figure? Tell us