Water hardness in Ried im Innkreis
15.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Ried im Innkreis is very hard: 15.8 °dH (283 mg/L · 16.5 gpg · 28.3 °fH).
Source: Energie Ried GmbH - Wasseranalysen (Gesamthärte) (2026-03) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 225–341 mg/L.
Energie Ried lists two dated analyses on its website, one from October 2025 and one from March 2026. The midpoint is 282.9 mg/L CaCO₃ and the two results span 224.9 to 340.9 mg/L. The page does not say which supply area each analysis covers, so the gap may reflect different wells or different dates. Ask Energie Ried for the value at your address.
Angabe in °dH; Härtebereiche wie in Deutschland üblich.
Water data
| Total hardness | 15.8 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Energie Ried GmbH (Wasserversorgung Stadt Ried) |
How Ried im Innkreis compares
- Tap water in Ried im Innkreis is 13 % harder than the median of the 159 cities we track in Austria (14 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 27 of 159 in Austria (1 = hardest); 84 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Oberösterreich it is number 1 of 10 cities; the regional median is 14.5 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Salzburg, 56 km away (12.1 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Sankt Valentin, 76 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 Ried im Innkreis
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 16 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| 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 Ried im Innkreis water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 283 mg/L as CaCO₃ (16.5 gpg, 15.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ried im Innkreis 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 Ried im Innkreis water?
16.5 gpg, equal to 15.8 °dH, 28.3 °fH or 283 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ried im Innkreis?
For 283 mg/L (15.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Ried im Innkreis?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Energie Ried GmbH - Wasseranalysen (Gesamthärte) (2026-03). Method: computed from supplier's calcium and magnesium. Energie Ried GmbH - Wasseranalysen (Gesamthärte) · Outdated figure? Tell us