Water hardness in Grong
1 °dH soft
Tap water in Grong is soft: 1 °dH (17 mg/L · 1 gpg · 1.7 °fH).
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Grong Vannverk; Bergsmo Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 8–26 mg/L.
Grong has two systems: Grong Vannverk at 26.4 mg/L CaCO₃ and Bergsmo Vannverk at 7.6 mg/L, computed for 2025. The figure here is the midpoint, 17.0 mg/L. Both are soft, and scale is minor.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Grong Kommune |
How Grong compares
- Tap water in Grong is 52 % softer than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 69 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 23 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Trøndelag it is number 13 of 21 cities; the regional median is 1.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Overhalla, 18 km away (0.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Høylandet, 18 km away (1.8 °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 Grong
| 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 Grong water hard or soft?
It is soft: 17 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 Grong 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 Grong water?
1 gpg, equal to 1 °dH, 1.7 °fH or 17 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Grong?
For 17 mg/L (1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Grong?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Grong Vannverk; Bergsmo Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2025). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Grong Vannverk; Bergsmo Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us