Water hardness in Durbuy
27 °fH very hard
Tap water in Durbuy is very hard: 27 °fH (270 mg/L · 15.8 gpg · 15.1 °dH).
Source: SPW, qualité de l'eau potable par zone de distribution, année civile 2025 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-29
Range across supply zones: 181–360 mg/L.
SWDE supplies Durbuy. According to SPW (2025) the median hardness is 27.0 °f, with distribution zones ranging from 18.1 to 36.0 °f. The spread is large, so your figure depends on your address, and the hardest zones exceed the Walloon 35 °f threshold for very hard water.
Belgian suppliers report hardness in °f (French degrees); 1 °f = 10 mg/L CaCO₃.
Water data
| Total hardness | 27 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | SWDE |
How Durbuy compares
- Tap water in Durbuy is 14 % softer than the median of the 1091 cities we track in Belgium (31.6 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 640 of 1091 in Belgium (1 = hardest); 41 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Luxembourg it is number 7 of 94 cities; the regional median is 12 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Barvaux, 2 km away (18.1 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ouffet, 10 km away (34.1 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Belgium →
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 Durbuy
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| 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 Durbuy water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 270 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.8 gpg, 15.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Durbuy safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Belgian suppliers report hardness in °f (French degrees); 1 °f = 10 mg/L CaCO₃.
How many grains per gallon is Durbuy water?
15.8 gpg, equal to 15.1 °dH, 27 °fH or 270 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Durbuy?
For 270 mg/L (15.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Durbuy?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: SPW, qualité de l'eau potable par zone de distribution, année civile 2025 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. SPW, qualité de l'eau potable par zone de distribution, année civile 2025 · Outdated figure? Tell us