Water hardness in la Vall d'Uixó
35.8 °fH very hard
Tap water in la Vall d'Uixó is very hard: 35.8 °fH (358 mg/L · 20.9 gpg · 20 °dH).
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 12126 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 307–408 mg/L.
Water comes from wells on the coastal plain and from the province's river basins, over limestone terrain. Official analyses put the water at 357.5 mg/L CaCO₃, very hard, with values between 307 and 408 mg/L. Limestone and sedimentary rock dissolve plenty of calcium and magnesium, hence the high hardness. Scale on taps and shower screens is common, and water-heater elements foul sooner.
Fuentes españolas usan °fH (grados hidrotimétricos franceses) o mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 35.8 °fH |
|---|
How la Vall d'Uixó compares
- Tap water in la Vall d'Uixó is 78 % harder than the median of the 4988 cities we track in Spain (20.1 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 901 of 4988 in Spain (1 = hardest); 82 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Castellón/Castelló it is number 64 of 134 cities; the regional median is 33.6 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Alfondeguilla, 3 km away (25.6 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Almenara, 8 km away (59.6 °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 la Vall d'Uixó
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 20 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| Beko | 6th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| 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 la Vall d'Uixó water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 358 mg/L as CaCO₃ (20.9 gpg, 20 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in la Vall d'Uixó 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 la Vall d'Uixó water?
20.9 gpg, equal to 20 °dH, 35.8 °fH or 358 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in la Vall d'Uixó?
For 358 mg/L (20 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in la Vall d'Uixó?
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 12126 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 12126 · Outdated figure? Tell us