Water hardness in Bedburg
14.8 °dH very hard
Tap water in Bedburg is very hard: 14.8 °dH (264 mg/L · 15.4 gpg · 26.4 °fH).
Source: RWW, Trinkwasserdaten 2025 (2025) · data checked 2026-10-20
RWW's 2025 data gives Bedburg 264.2 mg/L CaCO₃, in the very hard category. The same RWW analysis is used for Kerpen and Elsdorf. We hold no range for the town, so expect heavy limescale and confirm the value with the utility.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 14.8 °dH |
|---|
How Bedburg compares
- Tap water in Bedburg is 29 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 264 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 67 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Nordrhein-Westfalen it is number 29 of 153 cities; the regional median is 11.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Dormagen, 22 km away (11.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ratingen, 39 km away (19.1 °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 Bedburg
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Bedburg water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 264 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.4 gpg, 14.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Bedburg 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 Bedburg water?
15.4 gpg, equal to 14.8 °dH, 26.4 °fH or 264 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Bedburg?
For 264 mg/L (14.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Bedburg?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: RWW, Trinkwasserdaten 2025 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. RWW, Trinkwasserdaten 2025 · Outdated figure? Tell us