Water hardness in Gänserndorf
14.2 °dH very hard
Tap water in Gänserndorf is very hard: 14.2 °dH (254 mg/L · 14.8 gpg · 25.4 °fH).
Source: Stadtgemeinde Gänserndorf, Trinkwasseruntersuchung Gänserndorf Süd (Umweltanalytisches Labor, 16.10.2019) (2019-10) · data checked 2026-10-23
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
The only report we could verify for Gänserndorf is a 16 October 2019 analysis for the Gänserndorf Süd supply, which gives 253.5 mg/L CaCO₃. It covers one zone and is several years old, so the page is marked as stale and the value may no longer match the tap today. If it still holds, the water is very hard, and a recent report from the Stadtgemeinde would settle it before you buy a softener.
Angabe in °dH; Härtebereiche wie in Deutschland üblich.
Water data
| Total hardness | 14.2 °dH |
|---|
How Gänserndorf compares
- Tap water in Gänserndorf is close to the median of the 159 cities we track in Austria (14 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 63 of 159 in Austria (1 = hardest); 54 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Niederösterreich it is number 38 of 46 cities; the regional median is 15.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Langenzersdorf, 27 km away (10.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Schwechat, 28 km away (18.8 °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 Gänserndorf
| 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 Gänserndorf water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 254 mg/L as CaCO₃ (14.8 gpg, 14.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Gänserndorf 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 Gänserndorf water?
14.8 gpg, equal to 14.2 °dH, 25.4 °fH or 254 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Gänserndorf?
For 254 mg/L (14.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Gänserndorf?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadtgemeinde Gänserndorf, Trinkwasseruntersuchung Gänserndorf Süd (Umweltanalytisches Labor, 16.10.2019) (2019-10). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Stadtgemeinde Gänserndorf, Trinkwasseruntersuchung Gänserndorf Süd (Umweltanalytisches Labor, 16.10.2019) · Outdated figure? Tell us