Water hardness in Elverum
1 °dH soft
Tap water in Elverum is soft: 1 °dH (18 mg/L · 1 gpg · 1.8 °fH).
Source: Elverum kommune, Vannkvalitet (municipal web page) (2026-10) · data checked 2026-11-05
Elverum kommune states a hardness of 1 °dH, or 17.8 mg/L CaCO₃, for its municipal waterworks, which draw on groundwater. The page gives no measurement year, so treat the figure as approximate. Water this soft leaves little scale.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Elverum kommune (Elverum vannverk, groundwater) |
How Elverum compares
- Tap water in Elverum is 50 % softer than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 67 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 24 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Innlandet it is number 7 of 7 cities; the regional median is 2.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lunner, 84 km away (0.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Hamar, 28 km away (2 °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 Elverum
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °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 Elverum water hard or soft?
It is soft: 18 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1 gpg, 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 Elverum 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 Elverum water?
1 gpg, equal to 1 °dH, 1.8 °fH or 18 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Elverum?
For 18 mg/L (1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Elverum?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Elverum kommune, Vannkvalitet (municipal web page) (2026-10). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Elverum kommune, Vannkvalitet (municipal web page) · Outdated figure? Tell us