Water hardness in Ørbæk
18.2 °dH very hard
Tap water in Ørbæk is very hard: 18.2 °dH (326 mg/L · 19 gpg · 32.6 °fH).
Source: GEUS, Drikkevandets hårdhed i Danmark (Jupiter database), CC BY 4.0 (2022) · data checked 2026-10-20
Range across supply zones: 293–359 mg/L.
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Danish waterworks report hardness in °dH; GEUS classes: soft < 8, medium hard 8–12, fairly hard 12–18, hard 18–30, very hard > 30 °dH. Most Danish tap water is groundwater and hard.
Water data
| Total hardness | 18.2 °dH |
|---|
How Ørbæk compares
- Tap water in Ørbæk is 22 % harder than the median of the 388 cities we track in Denmark (14.9 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 86 of 388 in Denmark (1 = hardest); 78 % of these cities have softer water.
- In South Denmark it is number 10 of 102 cities; the regional median is 13.2 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Årslev, 14 km away (14.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rudkøbing, 36 km away (27.9 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Denmark →
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 Ørbæk
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 18 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 5th |
| Hoover | S3 |
| 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 Ørbæk water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 326 mg/L as CaCO₃ (19 gpg, 18.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Ørbæk safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Danish waterworks report hardness in °dH; GEUS classes: soft < 8, medium hard 8–12, fairly hard 12–18, hard 18–30, very hard > 30 °dH. Most Danish tap water is groundwater and hard.
How many grains per gallon is Ørbæk water?
19 gpg, equal to 18.2 °dH, 32.6 °fH or 326 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Ørbæk?
For 326 mg/L (18.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Ørbæk?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: GEUS, Drikkevandets hårdhed i Danmark (Jupiter database), CC BY 4.0 (2022). Method: figure published by the water supplier. GEUS, Drikkevandets hårdhed i Danmark (Jupiter database), CC BY 4.0 · Outdated figure? Tell us