Water hardness in Vilalba
1.3 °fH soft
Tap water in Vilalba is soft: 1.3 °fH (13 mg/L · 0.8 gpg · 0.7 °dH).
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 27065 (2026-09) · data checked 2026-10-19
For Vilalba, SINAC (the Ministry of Health's water-supply system) records 13 mg/L CaCO₃ as of September 2026. Galicia sits on granite and schist that dissolve poorly, and its water comes from rivers and upland sources with very little calcium and magnesium. 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 | 1.3 °fH |
|---|
How Vilalba compares
- Tap water in Vilalba is 94 % softer than the median of the 4988 cities we track in Spain (20.1 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 4818 of 4988 in Spain (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Lugo it is number 46 of 66 cities; the regional median is 2.8 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Abadín, 14 km away (1 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Cospeito, 17 km away (9.8 °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 Vilalba
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 1 °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 Vilalba water hard or soft?
It is soft: 13 mg/L as CaCO₃ (0.8 gpg, 0.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Vilalba 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 Vilalba water?
0.8 gpg, equal to 0.7 °dH, 1.3 °fH or 13 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Vilalba?
For 13 mg/L (0.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Vilalba?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 27065 (2026-09). Method: own measurement. SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 27065 · Outdated figure? Tell us