Water hardness in Eichwalde
18.1 °dH very hard
Tap water in Eichwalde is very hard: 18.1 °dH (323 mg/L · 18.9 gpg · 32.3 °fH).
Source: MAWV, WASSERWERK Eichwalde Trinkwasserparameter 2024-2025, Stand Januar 2026 (2026-01) · data checked 2026-11-06
Range across supply zones: 182–350 mg/L.
Eichwalde (Brandenburg, Dahme-Spreewald district) is supplied by the MAWV's Eichwalde waterworks. The figures come from the 2024–2025 drinking-water parameters (as of January 2026) and describe the plant, not individual streets: a median of 322.9 mg/L CaCO₃ and a range of 182.1 to 349.9 mg/L (very hard category). Readings vary considerably.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 18.1 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | MAWV Märkischer Abwasser- und Wasserzweckverband (Wasserwerk Eichwalde) |
How Eichwalde compares
- Tap water in Eichwalde is 57 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 146 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 82 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Storkow (Mark), 31 km away (11.8 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Stahnsdorf, 27 km away (23.3 °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 Eichwalde
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H05 |
| Miele | 18 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| 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 Eichwalde water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 323 mg/L as CaCO₃ (18.9 gpg, 18.1 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Eichwalde 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 Eichwalde water?
18.9 gpg, equal to 18.1 °dH, 32.3 °fH or 323 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Eichwalde?
For 323 mg/L (18.1 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Eichwalde?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: MAWV, WASSERWERK Eichwalde Trinkwasserparameter 2024-2025, Stand Januar 2026 (2026-01). Method: figure published by the water supplier. MAWV, WASSERWERK Eichwalde Trinkwasserparameter 2024-2025, Stand Januar 2026 · Outdated figure? Tell us