Water hardness in Orkland
1.9 °dH soft
Tap water in Orkland is soft: 1.9 °dH (34 mg/L · 2 gpg · 3.4 °fH).
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Orkdal Vannverk; Meldal Vannverk; Lensvik Vannverk +2), NLOD 2.0 (2021) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 8–48 mg/L.
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Orkland is supplied by its municipal waterworks, which in Norway normally takes surface water from lakes, with some towns using groundwater. Norwegian bedrock is mostly granite and gneiss, which gives soft water. The reported hardness is 33.9 mg/L CaCO₃, with measurements from 7.9 to 48.2 mg/L. This figure dates from 2021 and may have changed. Kettles and heaters stay fairly clear of scale at this level.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 1.9 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Orkland Kommune |
How Orkland compares
- Tap water in Orkland is 5 % softer than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 51 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 42 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Trøndelag it is number 9 of 21 cities; the regional median is 1.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Indre Fosen, 42 km away (0.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Midtre Gauldal, 37 km away (4.9 °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 Orkland
| 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 Orkland water hard or soft?
It is soft: 34 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2 gpg, 1.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Orkland 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 Orkland water?
2 gpg, equal to 1.9 °dH, 3.4 °fH or 34 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Orkland?
For 34 mg/L (1.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Orkland?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Orkdal Vannverk; Meldal Vannverk; Lensvik Vannverk +2), NLOD 2.0 (2021). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Orkdal Vannverk; Meldal Vannverk; Lensvik Vannverk +2), NLOD 2.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us