Water hardness in Icod de los Vinos
3.1 °fH soft
Tap water in Icod de los Vinos is soft: 3.1 °fH (31 mg/L · 1.8 gpg · 1.7 °dH).
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 38022 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 3–393 mg/L.
For Icod de los Vinos, SINAC (the Ministry of Health's water-supply system) records 31 mg/L CaCO₃, with readings from 3 to 393 mg/L as of August 2026, so it varies a lot with the supply point and the blend at the time. In the western Canary Islands water comes mostly from galleries and wells in volcanic rock, with desalination in some areas; hardness changes with the blend. This is very soft water: it leaves almost no limescale, and home treatment is seldom needed.
Fuentes españolas usan °fH (grados hidrotimétricos franceses) o mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 3.1 °fH |
|---|
How Icod de los Vinos compares
- Tap water in Icod de los Vinos is 85 % softer than the median of the 4988 cities we track in Spain (20.1 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 4449 of 4988 in Spain (1 = hardest); 10 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Santa Cruz de Tenerife it is number 42 of 48 cities; the regional median is 10 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: La Guancha, 4 km away (2 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: San Juan de la Rambla, 7 km away (13.2 °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 Icod de los Vinos
| 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 Icod de los Vinos water hard or soft?
It is soft: 31 mg/L as CaCO₃ (1.8 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 Icod de los Vinos 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 Icod de los Vinos water?
1.8 gpg, equal to 1.7 °dH, 3.1 °fH or 31 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Icod de los Vinos?
For 31 mg/L (1.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Icod de los Vinos?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 38022 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 38022 · Outdated figure? Tell us