Water hardness in Ansfelden
14.5 °dH very hard
Tap water in Ansfelden is very hard: 14.5 °dH (259 mg/L · 15.1 gpg · 25.9 °fH).
Source: WVB Großraum Ansfelden, Trinkwasser Untersuchungsergebnisse (Juli 2025) (2025-07) · data checked 2026-10-20
The Wasserverband Großraum Ansfelden (WVB) published a test report for July 2025 that gives 258.8 mg/L CaCO₃. It describes a single network with no zones printed, so we show one value for the whole town. The report does not say which sources feed the network. At this level, expect scale on kettles, taps and heating elements.
Angabe in °dH; Härtebereiche wie in Deutschland üblich.
Water data
| Total hardness | 14.5 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wasserverband Großraum Ansfelden (WVB) |
How Ansfelden compares
- Tap water in Ansfelden is close to the median of the 159 cities we track in Austria (14 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 50 of 159 in Austria (1 = hardest); 62 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Oberösterreich it is number 5 of 10 cities; the regional median is 14.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Freistadt, 37 km away (4.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sankt Valentin, 17 km away (21.3 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Austria →
What it means at home
- Severe scale: heater elements and washing-machine heaters fail early.
- Detergent use is very high; taps and screens coat within days.
- Dishwasher at maximum salt setting.
- An ion-exchange softener is practically essential; RO for drinking water.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Yes. At this hardness a softener pays for itself through appliance life and detergent.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 1 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Ansfelden
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 14 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H3 |
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 Ansfelden water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 259 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.1 gpg, 14.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ansfelden safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Angabe in °dH; Härtebereiche wie in Deutschland üblich.
How many grains per gallon is Ansfelden water?
15.1 gpg, equal to 14.5 °dH, 25.9 °fH or 259 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ansfelden?
For 259 mg/L (14.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Ansfelden?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: WVB Großraum Ansfelden, Trinkwasser Untersuchungsergebnisse (Juli 2025) (2025-07). Method: own measurement. WVB Großraum Ansfelden, Trinkwasser Untersuchungsergebnisse (Juli 2025) · Outdated figure? Tell us