Water hardness in Beverungen
19.1 °dH very hard
Tap water in Beverungen is very hard: 19.1 °dH (342 mg/L · 20 gpg · 34.2 °fH).
Source: Stadtwerke Beverungen GmbH, Härtebereiche 2024 (Bekanntmachung gem. § 9 WRMG) (2024-10) · data checked 2026-11-03
Range across supply zones: 120–373 mg/L.
4 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverungen, Drenke, Wehrden | 20.9 | 373 | very hard |
| Blankenau | 17.9 | 320 | very hard |
| Herstelle, Würgassen | 6.7 | 120 | moderately hard |
| Roggenthal, Haarbrück, Jakobsberg, Rothe, Tietelsen, Dalhausen | 20.4 | 364 | very hard |
Stadtwerke Beverungen publishes a hardness table dated October 2024 with four supply zones. Values run from about 7 to 21 °dH, which is 119.6 to 373.1 mg/L CaCO₃, and the median is 341.8 mg/L. Herstelle and Würgassen are soft, while Blankenau, the town centre with Drenke and Wehrden, and the Roggenthal group are hard. Which zone you live in matters more here than the town average.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 19.1 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadtwerke Beverungen GmbH |
How Beverungen compares
- Tap water in Beverungen is 66 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 95 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 88 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Nordrhein-Westfalen it is number 12 of 153 cities; the regional median is 11.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Schieder-Schwalenberg, 14 km away (11.6 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Willebadessen, 23 km away (24.7 °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 Beverungen
| 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 Beverungen water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 342 mg/L as CaCO₃ (20 gpg, 19.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Beverungen 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 Beverungen water?
20 gpg, equal to 19.1 °dH, 34.2 °fH or 342 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Beverungen?
For 342 mg/L (19.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Beverungen?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadtwerke Beverungen GmbH, Härtebereiche 2024 (Bekanntmachung gem. § 9 WRMG) (2024-10). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadtwerke Beverungen GmbH, Härtebereiche 2024 (Bekanntmachung gem. § 9 WRMG) · Outdated figure? Tell us