Water hardness in Volda
0.7 °dH soft
Tap water in Volda is soft: 0.7 °dH (13 mg/L · 0.7 gpg · 1.3 °fH).
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Volda Vassverk - Volda Kommune; Grodås Vassverk), NLOD 2.0 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 2–36 mg/L.
Volda is supplied by two systems: Volda Vassverk at 23.2 mg/L CaCO₃ and Grodås Vassverk at 2.1 mg/L. The figure here is their median, 12.7 mg/L, so it describes neither system exactly. The larger Volda system is the better guide for most residents. Both are soft, and scale is minor.
Norwegian waterworks report hardness in °dH or mg/L Ca; most supplies are very soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 0.7 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Volda Kommune |
How Volda compares
- Tap water in Volda is 64 % softer than the median of the 89 cities we track in Norway (2 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 74 of 89 in Norway (1 = hardest); 17 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Møre og Romsdal it is number 6 of 7 cities; the regional median is 1.9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Stad, 24 km away (0.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ørsta, 7 km away (1.9 °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 Volda
| 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 Volda water hard or soft?
It is soft: 13 mg/L as CaCO₃ (0.7 gpg, 0.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Volda 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 Volda water?
0.7 gpg, equal to 0.7 °dH, 1.3 °fH or 13 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Volda?
For 13 mg/L (0.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Volda?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Volda Vassverk - Volda Kommune; Grodås Vassverk), NLOD 2.0 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Mattilsynet, Vannverksregisteret – drinking-water analyses (Volda Vassverk - Volda Kommune; Grodås Vassverk), NLOD 2.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us