Water hardness in Guxhagen
11.5 °dH very hard
Tap water in Guxhagen is very hard: 11.5 °dH (205 mg/L · 12 gpg · 20.5 °fH).
Source: Gemeinde Guxhagen: Festgestellte Wasserhärte in Guxhagen (sampled 29.03.2022) (2022) · data checked 2026-11-06
This figure is over 3 years old; hardness may have changed.
For Guxhagen in the Schwalm-Eder district of Hessen, the municipality reports 205.3 mg/L CaCO₃, which falls in the very hard category. The sample was taken on 29 March 2022, more than three years ago, so the figure is outdated. It covers the Guxhagen Ortsnetz only. Ask the municipality for the current hardness.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 11.5 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Gemeinde Guxhagen (Ortsnetze) |
How Guxhagen compares
- Tap water in Guxhagen is close to the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 401 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 50 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Lohfelden, 8 km away (7.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Marsberg, 53 km away (20.6 °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 Guxhagen
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H03 |
| Miele | 12 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 3 |
| 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 Guxhagen water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 205 mg/L as CaCO₃ (12 gpg, 11.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Guxhagen 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 Guxhagen water?
12 gpg, equal to 11.5 °dH, 20.5 °fH or 205 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Guxhagen?
For 205 mg/L (11.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Guxhagen?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Gemeinde Guxhagen: Festgestellte Wasserhärte in Guxhagen (sampled 29.03.2022) (2022). Method: older figure, source currently unavailable. Gemeinde Guxhagen: Festgestellte Wasserhärte in Guxhagen (sampled 29.03.2022) · Outdated figure? Tell us