Water hardness in Medina del Campo
7.5 °fH moderately hard
Tap water in Medina del Campo is moderately hard: 7.5 °fH (75 mg/L · 4.4 gpg · 4.2 °dH).
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 47085 (2026-05) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 75–174 mg/L.
The hardness recorded in SINAC for Medina del Campo is 75 mg/L CaCO₃, with readings from 75 to 174 mg/L, based on May 2026 data, so it varies a lot with the supply point and the blend at the time. Medina del Campo is supplied from Tertiary sandy aquifers with little carbonate, though some supply points are harder. Limescale is hardly noticeable at this level, and most households do not need a softener.
Fuentes españolas usan °fH (grados hidrotimétricos franceses) o mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 7.5 °fH |
|---|
How Medina del Campo compares
- Tap water in Medina del Campo is 63 % softer than the median of the 4988 cities we track in Spain (20.1 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 3881 of 4988 in Spain (1 = hardest); 22 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Valladolid it is number 134 of 137 cities; the regional median is 22.4 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Fuente de Santa Cruz, 26 km away (5.8 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Pozaldez, 7 km away (20 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Spain →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Medina del Campo
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 4 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H1 |
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 Medina del Campo water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 75 mg/L as CaCO₃ (4.4 gpg, 4.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Medina del Campo 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 Medina del Campo water?
4.4 gpg, equal to 4.2 °dH, 7.5 °fH or 75 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Medina del Campo?
For 75 mg/L (4.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Medina del Campo?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 47085 (2026-05). Method: own measurement. SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 47085 · Outdated figure? Tell us