Water hardness in Köping
2 °dH soft
Tap water in Köping is soft: 2 °dH (36 mg/L · 2.1 gpg · 3.6 °fH).
Source: Köpings kommun / VME, Vanliga frågor om vatten (2026) · data checked 2026-10-29
Range across supply zones: 27–45 mg/L.
Köping's water is handled by VME, the municipal utility. Its published range is 26.8 to 44.6 mg/L as CaCO3, and the page shows the median of 35.7 mg/L, which is soft. Limescale is unlikely to be an issue, and a softener would not be useful at this level.
Swedish municipalities report °dH; most surface-water supplies are soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | VME (Köpings kommun) |
How Köping compares
- Tap water in Köping is 57 % softer than the median of the 33 cities we track in Sweden (4.7 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 31 of 33 in Sweden (1 = hardest); 6 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Uppsala, 100 km away (7.7 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Sweden →
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 Köping
| 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 Köping water hard or soft?
It is soft: 36 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.1 gpg, 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 Köping safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Swedish municipalities report °dH; most surface-water supplies are soft.
How many grains per gallon is Köping water?
2.1 gpg, equal to 2 °dH, 3.6 °fH or 36 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Köping?
For 36 mg/L (2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Köping?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Köpings kommun / VME, Vanliga frågor om vatten (2026). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Köpings kommun / VME, Vanliga frågor om vatten · Outdated figure? Tell us