Water hardness in Villablino
5.2 °fH soft
Tap water in Villablino is soft: 5.2 °fH (52 mg/L · 3 gpg · 2.9 °dH).
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 24202 (2026-07) · data checked 2026-10-19
Range across supply zones: 10–202 mg/L.
SINAC, the Ministry of Health's drinking-water register, reports 51.5 mg/L CaCO₃ for Villablino, soft, with a wide range from 10 to 202 mg/L. Mountain councils of northwest León run from 12 to 146 mg/L. At the soft end scale is minimal; check the figure for your own village.
Fuentes españolas usan °fH (grados hidrotimétricos franceses) o mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 5.2 °fH |
|---|
How Villablino compares
- Tap water in Villablino is 74 % softer than the median of the 4988 cities we track in Spain (20.1 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 4160 of 4988 in Spain (1 = hardest); 17 % of these cities have softer water.
- In León it is number 74 of 114 cities; the regional median is 7 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Palacios del Sil, 13 km away (1.2 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Cabrillanes, 15 km away (14.6 °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 Villablino
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °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 Villablino water hard or soft?
It is soft: 52 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3 gpg, 2.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Villablino 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 Villablino water?
3 gpg, equal to 2.9 °dH, 5.2 °fH or 52 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Villablino?
For 52 mg/L (2.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Villablino?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 24202 (2026-07). Method: own measurement. SINAC, Ministerio de Sanidad — Información de un abastecimiento, municipio 24202 · Outdated figure? Tell us