Water hardness in Nordre Land
1.2 °dH soft
Tap water in Nordre Land is soft: 1.2 °dH (22 mg/L · 1.3 gpg · 2.2 °fH).
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Dokka Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-20
Nordre Land is supplied by Dokka Vannverk, and the 2024 figure is 21.8 mg/L CaCO₃, computed from calcium and magnesium. That is soft. Scale builds up slowly here.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1.2 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Nordre Land Kommune |
How Nordre Land compares
- Tap water in Nordre Land is 39 % softer than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 63 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 30 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Innlandet it is number 6 of 7 cities; the regional median is 2.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lunner, 67 km away (0.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Lillehammer, 38 km away (4.6 °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 Nordre Land
| 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 Nordre Land water hard or soft?
It is soft: 22 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.3 gpg, 1.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Nordre Land 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 Nordre Land water?
1.3 gpg, equal to 1.2 °dH, 2.2 °fH or 22 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Nordre Land?
For 22 mg/L (1.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Nordre Land?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Dokka Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2024). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Dokka Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us