Water hardness in Baden bei Wien
12.5 °dH very hard
Tap water in Baden bei Wien is very hard: 12.5 °dH (223 mg/L · 13 gpg · 22.3 °fH).
Source: Stadt Baden - Wasserwerk, Wasserwerte (Gutachten AGES Wasserwerte 25.11.2025) (2025-11) · data checked 2026-10-21
Range across supply zones: 187–259 mg/L.
Baden's waterworks says its water swings with the season, and the city shows a range of 187.4 to 258.8 mg/L CaCO₃, with the midpoint at 223.1 mg/L. The page itself is undated. An AGES report from 25 November 2025 prints the upper end, 14.5 °dH. Expect hard water, with the exact level changing through the year.
Angabe in °dH; Härtebereiche wie in Deutschland üblich.
Water data
| Total hardness | 12.5 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadtgemeinde Baden - Wasserwerk (WVA Baden) |
How Baden bei Wien compares
- Tap water in Baden bei Wien is 11 % softer than the median of the 159 cities we track in Austria (14 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 94 of 159 in Austria (1 = hardest); 41 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Niederösterreich it is number 43 of 46 cities; the regional median is 15.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Vienna, 25 km away (9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Oeynhausen, 5 km away (16.5 °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 Baden bei Wien
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 12 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S2 |
| LG | H2 |
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 Baden bei Wien water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 223 mg/L as CaCO₃ (13 gpg, 12.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Baden bei Wien 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 Baden bei Wien water?
13 gpg, equal to 12.5 °dH, 22.3 °fH or 223 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Baden bei Wien?
For 223 mg/L (12.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Baden bei Wien?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadt Baden - Wasserwerk, Wasserwerte (Gutachten AGES Wasserwerte 25.11.2025) (2025-11). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Stadt Baden - Wasserwerk, Wasserwerte (Gutachten AGES Wasserwerte 25.11.2025) · Outdated figure? Tell us