Benalmadena

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Safety

9.3

All bacteria, chemicals, and regulated substances

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Hardness

8.7

Mineral content — affects limescale, taste, appliances

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Taste & Comfort

9

pH, chlorine, clarity, odour, and colour

0.5 µg/L — exactly at the 0.5 µg/L legal limit. The water is still officially certified safe, but this is the maximum allowed level.

Network	Score	Value	Date
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	0/10	0.5	10/10/2024
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE	0/10	0.5	20/12/2021

76 µg/L — 76% of the 100 µg/L legal limit. Trihalomethanes form when chlorine (used to disinfect water) reacts with natural organic matter. They are safe at these levels but are a reason some people prefer to filter tap water. Relatively high — still legal, but close to the limit.

Network	Score	Value	Date
RED DERIV D12	2.4/10	76	10/12/2019 09:00
RED DERIV D14	7.6/10	24	10/07/2012
RED HIGUERÓN	7.5/10	25	23/06/2025
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	7.5/10	25	10/10/2024
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE	7.7/10	23	20/12/2021

145 mg/L (limit 200 mg/L). High — relevant if you are on a low-sodium diet.

Network	Score	Value	Date
RED DERIV D12	7.9/10	42	10/12/2019 09:00
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	2.8/10	145	10/10/2024

pH 9 — Slightly alkaline. May have a faintly chalky or flat taste but is safe.

Network: RED DERIV D12 · Value: 9 · Date: 04/06/2020 10:30

330 mg/L CaCO3 — classified as very hard. Very hard water — significant limescale buildup on appliances. Water softener or filter recommended for kettles and washing machines. Safe to drink but has a mineral taste. There is no legal limit for hardness as it poses no health risk.

Network	Score	Value	Date
RED HIGUERÓN	6/10	247	26/08/2025
RED BENALMÁDENA	6/10	275	15/12/2025
RED TORREQUEBRADA	6/10	242	20/01/2026
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	4/10	330	20/08/2025

0.8 mg/L. Chlorine is legally required (minimum 0.2 mg/L) to keep water safe as it travels through pipes. High chlorine level — a noticeable taste and smell. Letting water stand in an open glass for a few minutes will reduce it.

Network: HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE · Value: 0.8 · Date: 06/11/2024

1 on a 0–3 scale (0 = no odour). Very slight odour — only perceptible undiluted. Most people won't notice when drinking.

Network	Score	Value	Date
RED DERIV D12	6.7/10	1	04/06/2020 10:30
RED DERIV D14	6.7/10	1	26/10/2020 08:15
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	6.7/10	1	13/11/2025
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE	6.7/10	1	06/11/2024

1 on a 0–3 scale (0 = neutral). Very mild taste detectable — barely noticeable when drinking normally.

Network	Score	Value	Date
RED DERIV D12	6.7/10	1	04/06/2020 10:30
RED DERIV D14	6.7/10	1	26/10/2020 08:15
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	6.7/10	1	13/11/2025
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE	6.7/10	1	06/11/2024

3 µg/L detected (limit 10 µg/L). Detectable but within legal limits.

Network: RED DERIV D12 · Value: 3 · Date: 10/12/2019 09:00

72 mg/L (limit 250 mg/L). Chloride gives water a salty taste above ~250 mg/L. Low — barely perceptible.

Network	Score	Value	Date
RED DERIV D12	7.1/10	72	10/12/2019 09:00
RED DERIV D14	7.9/10	53	10/07/2012

0.25 µg/L (limit 1 µg/L). Trace levels only, well under limit.

Network	Score	Value	Date
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	7.5/10	0.25	10/10/2024
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE	7.5/10	0.25	20/12/2021

0.37 mg/L (optimal for dental health: 0.5–0.7 mg/L, legal limit 1.5 mg/L). Within the optimal dental health range — good for teeth.

Network	Score	Value	Date
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED HOTEL	7.5/10	0.37	10/10/2024
HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE	7.5/10	0.37	20/12/2021

54 mg/L (limit 250 mg/L). Moderate — within comfortable range.

Network: HOTEL ALAY-BENALMADENA COSTA-RED TORRE · Value: 54 · Date: 20/12/2021