Water hardness in Hjelmeland
0.6 °dH soft
Tap water in Hjelmeland is soft: 0.6 °dH (10 mg/L · 0.6 gpg · 1 °fH).
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Hjelmeland Vannverk - Hauske Vannforsyningsystem), NLOD 2.0 (2023) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 3–11 mg/L.
Hjelmeland's figure comes from Hjelmeland Vannverk (Hauske supply), reported for 2023: 9.9 mg/L CaCO₃, which is very soft. Rogaland's supplies are mostly low-mineral water over hard bedrock, though we have not checked the catchment for this plant. Scale in kettles and showers should be negligible.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Ivar Iks |
How Hjelmeland compares
- Tap water in Hjelmeland is 72 % softer than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 81 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 9 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Rogaland it is number 4 of 4 cities; the regional median is 2.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Kvinesdal, 115 km away (0.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sola, 49 km away (3 °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 Hjelmeland
| 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 Hjelmeland water hard or soft?
It is soft: 10 mg/L as CaCO₃ (0.6 gpg, 0.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Hjelmeland 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 Hjelmeland water?
0.6 gpg, equal to 0.6 °dH, 1 °fH or 10 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Hjelmeland?
For 10 mg/L (0.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Hjelmeland?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Hjelmeland Vannverk - Hauske Vannforsyningsystem), NLOD 2.0 (2023). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Hjelmeland Vannverk - Hauske Vannforsyningsystem), NLOD 2.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us