Water hardness in Gozón
29.8 °fH very hard
Tap water in Gozón is very hard: 29.8 °fH (298 mg/L · 17.4 gpg · 16.7 °dH).
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 33025 (2026-05) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 79–325 mg/L.
SINAC, the Ministry of Health's drinking-water register, reports 298 mg/L CaCO₃ for Gozón, very hard, with a wide range from 79 to 325 mg/L. Neighbouring councils such as Carreño, Avilés and Corvera are much softer, between 86.5 and 132 mg/L, so the supply serving your address matters. Scale can build up quickly at the upper end.
Fuentes españolas usan °fH (grados hidrotimétricos franceses) o mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 29.8 °fH |
|---|
How Gozón compares
- Tap water in Gozón is 48 % harder than the median of the 4988 cities we track in Spain (20.1 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 1470 of 4988 in Spain (1 = hardest); 70 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Asturias it is number 1 of 49 cities; the regional median is 11.5 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Carreño, 8 km away (13.2 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Spain →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Gozón
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 17 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Gozón water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 298 mg/L as CaCO₃ (17.4 gpg, 16.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Gozón 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 Gozón water?
17.4 gpg, equal to 16.7 °dH, 29.8 °fH or 298 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Gozón?
For 298 mg/L (16.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Gozón?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 33025 (2026-05). Method: own measurement. SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 33025 · Outdated figure? Tell us