Water hardness in Ringebu
2.8 °dH soft
Tap water in Ringebu is soft: 2.8 °dH (49 mg/L · 2.9 gpg · 4.9 °fH).
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Ringebu Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2019) · data checked 2026-10-21
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Ringebu's figure comes from Ringebu Vannverk, computed from calcium and magnesium for 2019: 49.4 mg/L CaCO₃, which is soft. The data is several years old 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 | 2.8 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Ringebu Kommune |
How Ringebu compares
- Tap water in Ringebu is 38 % harder than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 25 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 73 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Innlandet it is number 4 of 7 cities; the regional median is 2.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Nordre Land, 77 km away (1.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Lillehammer, 49 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 Ringebu
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °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 Ringebu water hard or soft?
It is soft: 49 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.9 gpg, 2.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ringebu 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 Ringebu water?
2.9 gpg, equal to 2.8 °dH, 4.9 °fH or 49 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ringebu?
For 49 mg/L (2.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Ringebu?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Ringebu Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 (2019). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Ringebu Vannverk), NLOD 2.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us