Water hardness in Örnsköldsvik
2.5 °dH soft
Tap water in Örnsköldsvik is soft: 2.5 °dH (45 mg/L · 2.6 gpg · 4.5 °fH).
Source: Miva, Hårdhet, kalium, pH-värde och alkalinitet (web page) (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
Miva lists 2025 sample averages per waterworks, and the one labelled Centralort med omnejd (the town and surroundings) gives 44.6 mg/L CaCO₃. The page does not name the served area, so mapping that label to Örnsköldsvik town is our reading. Outlying waterworks in the municipality differ and are not included. The water is soft, so scale on kettles is mild.
Swedish municipalities report °dH; most surface-water supplies are soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.5 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Miva (Miljö och Vatten i Örnsköldsvik AB) |
How Örnsköldsvik compares
- Tap water in Örnsköldsvik is 47 % softer than the median of the 33 cities we track in Sweden (4.7 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 29 of 33 in Sweden (1 = hardest); 9 % of these cities have softer water.
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 Örnsköldsvik
| 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 Örnsköldsvik water hard or soft?
It is soft: 45 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.6 gpg, 2.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Örnsköldsvik 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 Örnsköldsvik water?
2.6 gpg, equal to 2.5 °dH, 4.5 °fH or 45 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Örnsköldsvik?
For 45 mg/L (2.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Örnsköldsvik?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Miva, Hårdhet, kalium, pH-värde och alkalinitet (web page) (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Miva, Hårdhet, kalium, pH-värde och alkalinitet (web page) · Outdated figure? Tell us