Water hardness in Jenbach
9.2 °dH hard
Tap water in Jenbach is hard: 9.2 °dH (165 mg/L · 9.6 gpg · 16.5 °fH).
Source: Gemeinde Jenbach, Prüfbericht Trinkwasser (Probenahme 03.04.2025, 10 pages) (2025-04) · data checked 2026-10-23
Range across supply zones: 164–166 mg/L.
The Gemeinde Jenbach test report from 3 April 2025 gives total hardness as calculated from calcium and magnesium (DIN 38409-6), not read directly. Across the sampling points it comes to 165.1 mg/L CaCO₃, with a narrow spread of 164.2 to 166.0 mg/L. That is hard water, harder than Innsbruck's median and softer than Wörgl, and it is a single sampling date, so values can shift through the year.
Angabe in °dH; Härtebereiche wie in Deutschland üblich.
Water data
| Total hardness | 9.2 °dH |
|---|
How Jenbach compares
- Tap water in Jenbach is 34 % softer than the median of the 159 cities we track in Austria (14 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 147 of 159 in Austria (1 = hardest); 8 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Tirol it is number 3 of 7 cities; the regional median is 9 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lienz, 98 km away (5.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Wörgl, 24 km away (12.2 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Austria →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Jenbach
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Jenbach water hard or soft?
It is hard: 165 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.6 gpg, 9.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Jenbach 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 Jenbach water?
9.6 gpg, equal to 9.2 °dH, 16.5 °fH or 165 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Jenbach?
For 165 mg/L (9.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Jenbach?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Gemeinde Jenbach, Prüfbericht Trinkwasser (Probenahme 03.04.2025, 10 pages) (2025-04). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Gemeinde Jenbach, Prüfbericht Trinkwasser (Probenahme 03.04.2025, 10 pages) · Outdated figure? Tell us