Water hardness in Skellefteå
2.6 °dH soft
Tap water in Skellefteå is soft: 2.6 °dH (46 mg/L · 2.7 gpg · 4.6 °fH).
Source: Skellefteå kommun, Analysresultat Guldstaden 2025 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
Skellefteå kommun publishes 2025 user-tap averages per waterworks, and the Guldstaden plant gives 46.4 mg/L CaCO₃. The page does not state which area Guldstaden supplies, so tying it to Skellefteå town is our inference. The municipality runs many other waterworks that we did not use. At this level the water is soft and limescale is light.
Swedish municipalities report °dH; most surface-water supplies are soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.6 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Skellefteå kommun (vattenverk) |
How Skellefteå compares
- Tap water in Skellefteå is 45 % softer than the median of the 33 cities we track in Sweden (4.7 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 28 of 33 in Sweden (1 = hardest); 16 % 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 Skellefteå
| 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 Skellefteå water hard or soft?
It is soft: 46 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.7 gpg, 2.6 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå water?
2.7 gpg, equal to 2.6 °dH, 4.6 °fH or 46 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Skellefteå?
For 46 mg/L (2.6 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Skellefteå?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Skellefteå kommun, Analysresultat Guldstaden 2025 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Skellefteå kommun, Analysresultat Guldstaden 2025 · Outdated figure? Tell us