Water hardness in Bodø
2.5 °dH soft
Tap water in Bodø is soft: 2.5 °dH (45 mg/L · 2.6 gpg · 4.5 °fH).
Source: Bodø kommune, Vannkvalitet (2026) · data checked 2026-10-29
Bodø kommune reports about 44.6 mg/L CaCO₃ for water from the Heggmovatnet waterworks, which is soft. Low-mineral water is typical of northern Norway, where the rock yields little calcium. Expect little scale in appliances.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.5 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Bodø kommune (Heggmovatnet vannverk) |
How Bodø compares
- Tap water in Bodø is 25 % harder than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 32 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 63 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Nordland it is number 3 of 10 cities; the regional median is 1.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Rana, 109 km away (0.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Gildeskål, 32 km away (3.4 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Norway →
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 Bodø
| 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 Bodø water hard or soft?
It is soft: 45 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.6 gpg, 2.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bodø safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
How many grains per gallon is Bodø water?
2.6 gpg, equal to 2.5 °dH, 4.5 °fH or 45 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bodø?
For 45 mg/L (2.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Bodø?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Bodø kommune, Vannkvalitet (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Bodø kommune, Vannkvalitet · Outdated figure? Tell us