Water hardness in Växjö
2.7 °dH soft
Tap water in Växjö is soft: 2.7 °dH (48 mg/L · 2.8 gpg · 4.8 °fH).
Source: Växjö kommun, Dricksvattenkvalitet Växjö 2022 (2022) · data checked 2026-10-20
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Växjö kommun reports 48.2 mg/L CaCO₃, and the outgoing water and the user taps show the same value. That makes it the softest city in this set. The figure comes from the 2022 drinking-water report, the latest we found, so treat it as a few years old. It is one city-wide figure, not split by zone.
Swedish municipalities report °dH; most surface-water supplies are soft.
Water data
| Total hardness | 2.7 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Växjö kommun, VA (Vatten och avfall Växjö) |
How Växjö compares
- Tap water in Växjö is 43 % softer than the median of the 33 cities we track in Sweden (4.7 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 27 of 33 in Sweden (1 = hardest); 19 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Värnamo, 58 km away (6.9 °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 Växjö
| 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 Växjö water hard or soft?
It is soft: 48 mg/L as CaCO₃ (2.8 gpg, 2.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Växjö 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 Växjö water?
2.8 gpg, equal to 2.7 °dH, 4.8 °fH or 48 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Växjö?
For 48 mg/L (2.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 0–1, usually no salt.
Do I need a water softener in Växjö?
No. With soft water a softener adds nothing.
Source
Source: Växjö kommun, Dricksvattenkvalitet Växjö 2022 (2022). Method: own measurement. Växjö kommun, Dricksvattenkvalitet Växjö 2022 · Outdated figure? Tell us