Water hardness in Haid
14.5 °dH very hard
Tap water in Haid is very hard: 14.5 °dH (259 mg/L · 15.1 gpg · 25.9 °fH).
Source: Wasserverband Großraum Ansfelden, Trinkwasser Untersuchungsergebnisse 3. Quartal 2025 (ZPW Haid) (2025-07) · data checked 2026-10-23
Haid is an Ortschaft of Ansfelden, and the figure of 258.8 mg/L CaCO₃ comes from the Wasserverband Großraum Ansfelden's third-quarter 2025 report for its ZPW Haid pumping station. That is the only point we have, and the report does not say which streets it supplies, so treat it as the municipality's value rather than a measured Haid tap. Water in this range is very hard: expect limescale on kettles and shower screens, and check the utility's latest quarterly report before sizing a softener.
Angabe in °dH; Härtebereiche wie in Deutschland üblich.
Water data
| Total hardness | 14.5 °dH |
|---|
How Haid compares
- Tap water in Haid 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, 39 km away (4.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sankt Valentin, 20 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 Haid
| 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 Haid 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 Haid 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 Haid 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 Haid?
For 259 mg/L (14.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Haid?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Wasserverband Großraum Ansfelden, Trinkwasser Untersuchungsergebnisse 3. Quartal 2025 (ZPW Haid) (2025-07). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Wasserverband Großraum Ansfelden, Trinkwasser Untersuchungsergebnisse 3. Quartal 2025 (ZPW Haid) · Outdated figure? Tell us