Water hardness in Astorga
3 °fH soft
Tap water in Astorga is soft: 3 °fH (30 mg/L · 1.7 gpg · 1.7 °dH).
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 24008 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 18–93 mg/L.
SINAC, the Ministry of Health's drinking-water register, reports 29.5 mg/L CaCO₃ for Astorga, soft, with a wide range from 18 to 93 mg/L. Villages nearby vary from 17 to 148.5 mg/L, so hardness depends on the local source. At the soft end scale is minimal; check the figure for your own street.
Fuentes españolas usan °fH (grados hidrotimétricos franceses) o mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 3 °fH |
|---|
How Astorga compares
- Tap water in Astorga is 85 % softer than the median of the 4988 cities we track in Spain (20.1 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 4487 of 4988 in Spain (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In León it is number 91 of 114 cities; the regional median is 7 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Brazuelo, 9 km away (1.7 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Val de San Lorenzo, 6 km away (14.2 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Spain →
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 Astorga
| 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 Astorga water hard or soft?
It is soft: 30 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.7 gpg, 1.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Astorga safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Fuentes españolas usan °fH (grados hidrotimétricos franceses) o mg/L CaCO₃.
How many grains per gallon is Astorga water?
1.7 gpg, equal to 1.7 °dH, 3 °fH or 30 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Astorga?
For 30 mg/L (1.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Astorga?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 24008 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 24008 · Outdated figure? Tell us