Water hardness in Altötting
7.7 °dH hard
Tap water in Altötting is hard: 7.7 °dH (137 mg/L · 8 gpg · 13.7 °fH).
Source: Stadt Altötting – Prüfbericht Wasseranalyse 2022 (2022) · data checked 2026-10-29
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
Stadt Altötting's test report from 2022 gives 137.1 mg/L CaCO₃, with calcium at 29.3 mg/L and magnesium at 15.6 mg/L. Eggenfelden, 21 km away, reports 262.4 mg/L, so the water is clearly softer here, while Deggendorf is at 65.2 mg/L. The report is from 2022 and shows one value, so treat it as indicative.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 7.7 °dH |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 29.3 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 15.6 |
| Utility | Stadt Altötting Wasserwerk |
How Altötting compares
- Tap water in Altötting is 33 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 591 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 27 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bayern it is number 121 of 137 cities; the regional median is 15.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Deggendorf, 72 km away (3.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Töging am Inn, 8 km away (21.8 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Germany →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Altötting
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Altötting water hard or soft?
It is hard: 137 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8 gpg, 7.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Altötting safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
How many grains per gallon is Altötting water?
8 gpg, equal to 7.7 °dH, 13.7 °fH or 137 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Altötting?
For 137 mg/L (7.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Altötting?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Stadt Altötting – Prüfbericht Wasseranalyse 2022 (2022). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadt Altötting – Prüfbericht Wasseranalyse 2022 · Outdated figure? Tell us