Water hardness in Montigny-lès-Metz
34 °fH very hard
Tap water in Montigny-lès-Metz is very hard: 34 °fH (340 mg/L · 19.9 gpg · 19 °dH).
Source: Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 57480 (2026-08) · data checked 2026-10-19
Water in Montigny-lès-Metz (Moselle) comes from the Régie de l'Eau Metz Métropole. The ARS health-control data (August 2026) show 340 mg/L CaCO₃. That is very hard water, and a softener or scale protection is worth considering for the water heater.
TH en °fH : douce < 15, moyennement dure 15–25, dure 25–35, très dure > 35 °fH (classes usuelles ARS).
Water data
| Total hardness | 34 °fH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Regie De L'Eau Metz Metropole |
How Montigny-lès-Metz compares
- Tap water in Montigny-lès-Metz is 42 % harder than the median of the 33641 cities we track in France (23.9 °fH).
- By hardness it ranks 3608 of 33641 in France (1 = hardest); 89 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Moselle it is number 145 of 714 cities; the regional median is 24.9 °fH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Le Ban-Saint-Martin, 2 km away (23.5 °fH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Moineville, 19 km away (42.8 °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 Montigny-lès-Metz
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 19 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 5 |
| 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 Montigny-lès-Metz water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 340 mg/L as CaCO₃ (19.9 gpg, 19 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Montigny-lès-Metz 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 Montigny-lès-Metz water?
19.9 gpg, equal to 19 °dH, 34 °fH or 340 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Montigny-lès-Metz?
For 340 mg/L (19 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Montigny-lès-Metz?
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 57480 (2026-08). Method: own measurement. Ministère de la Santé (ARS), contrôle sanitaire SISE-Eaux, commune 57480 · Outdated figure? Tell us