Water hardness in Bad Iburg
10.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Bad Iburg is very hard: 10.7 °dH (191 mg/L · 11.2 gpg · 19.1 °fH).
Source: Stadt Bad Iburg Eigenbetrieb Wasser - Trinkwasseranalyse (Trinkwasserprobe vom 18.10.2023) (2023-10) · data checked 2026-11-03
The Eigenbetrieb Wasser der Stadt Bad Iburg published one drinking-water analysis, for a sample taken on 18 October 2023, showing 10.7 °dH (1.91 mmol/L) with calcium at 67.0 mg/L and magnesium at 5.8 mg/L. That analysis is more than three years old and no newer one was found, so the page marks the data as stale and the current value may differ. The PDF does not name the waterworks or well, so the source of the water is not stated here.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 10.7 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Eigenbetrieb Wasser der Stadt Bad Iburg |
How Bad Iburg compares
- Tap water in Bad Iburg is 7 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 451 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 44 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Niedersachsen it is number 17 of 94 cities; the regional median is 7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Rahden, 41 km away (5.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Dissen am Teutoburger Wald, 4 km away (16.1 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Germany →
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 Bad Iburg
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 11 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| 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 Bad Iburg water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 191 mg/L as CaCO₃ (11.2 gpg, 10.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bad Iburg 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 Bad Iburg water?
11.2 gpg, equal to 10.7 °dH, 19.1 °fH or 191 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bad Iburg?
For 191 mg/L (10.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Bad Iburg?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadt Bad Iburg Eigenbetrieb Wasser - Trinkwasseranalyse (Trinkwasserprobe vom 18.10.2023) (2023-10). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Stadt Bad Iburg Eigenbetrieb Wasser - Trinkwasseranalyse (Trinkwasserprobe vom 18.10.2023) · Outdated figure? Tell us