Water hardness in Lingolsheim
23.8 °fH very hard
Tap water in Lingolsheim is very hard: 23.8 °fH (238 mg/L · 13.9 gpg · 13.3 °dH).
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 67267 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
Lingolsheim is supplied by the Eurométropole de Strasbourg, whose water comes exclusively from the Alsace aquifer (according to the Port of Strasbourg), mainly the Polygone wellfield. This Rhine aquifer collects limestone-rich water from the Vosges: 238 mg/L CaCO₃, very hard water.
TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
Water data
| Total hardness | 23.8 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Eurometropole De Strasbourg |
How Lingolsheim compares
- Tap water in Lingolsheim is close to the median of the 33641 cities we track in France (23.9 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 16852 of 33641 in France (1 = hardest); 50 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bas-Rhin it is number 197 of 496 cities; the regional median is 19.5 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Osthoffen, 10 km away (17.5 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Oberhausbergen, 5 km away (30.8 °fH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in France →
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 Lingolsheim
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 13 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Lingolsheim water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 238 mg/L as CaCO₃ (13.9 gpg, 13.3 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Lingolsheim safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
How many grains per gallon is Lingolsheim water?
13.9 gpg, equal to 13.3 °dH, 23.8 °fH or 238 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Lingolsheim?
For 238 mg/L (13.3 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Lingolsheim?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 67267 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 67267 · Outdated figure? Tell us