Water hardness in Eggenfelden
14.7 °dH very hard
Tap water in Eggenfelden is very hard: 14.7 °dH (262 mg/L · 15.3 gpg · 26.2 °fH).
Source: Stadtwerke Eggenfelden – Beschaffenheit des Trinkwassers März 2024 (2024) · data checked 2026-10-29
Stadtwerke Eggenfelden's March 2024 water report gives 262.4 mg/L CaCO₃, with calcium at 64.6 mg/L and magnesium at 24.4 mg/L. Altötting, 21 km away, is much softer at 137.1 mg/L, while Landshut reports 360.6 mg/L. The utility reports a single value, so there is no zone range to check.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 14.7 °dH |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 64.6 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 24.4 |
| Utility | Stadtwerke Eggenfelden GmbH |
How Eggenfelden compares
- Tap water in Eggenfelden is 28 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 267 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 67 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bayern it is number 78 of 137 cities; the regional median is 15.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Altötting, 21 km away (7.7 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Töging am Inn, 25 km away (21.8 °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 Eggenfelden
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| 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 Eggenfelden water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 262 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.3 gpg, 14.7 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Eggenfelden 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 Eggenfelden water?
15.3 gpg, equal to 14.7 °dH, 26.2 °fH or 262 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Eggenfelden?
For 262 mg/L (14.7 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Eggenfelden?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadtwerke Eggenfelden – Beschaffenheit des Trinkwassers März 2024 (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadtwerke Eggenfelden – Beschaffenheit des Trinkwassers März 2024 · Outdated figure? Tell us