Water hardness in Marker
2.2 °dH soft
Tap water in Marker is soft: 2.2 °dH (40 mg/L · 2.3 gpg · 4 °fH).
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Ørje Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2020) · data checked 2026-10-20
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Marker's figure comes from Ørje Vannverk, computed from calcium and magnesium for 2020: 39.9 mg/L CaCO₃, which is soft. The data may have changed since then. Scale builds up slowly, so a softener is rarely needed.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.2 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Marker Kommune |
How Marker compares
- Tap water in Marker is 12 % harder than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 39 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 57 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Østfold it is number 6 of 6 cities; the regional median is 2.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Frogn, 61 km away (0.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rakkestad, 19 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 Marker
| 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 Marker water hard or soft?
It is soft: 40 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.3 gpg, 2.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Marker 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 Marker water?
2.3 gpg, equal to 2.2 °dH, 4 °fH or 40 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Marker?
For 40 mg/L (2.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Marker?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Ørje Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2020). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Ørje Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us