Water hardness in Lichtenfels
9.4 °dH hard
Tap water in Lichtenfels is hard: 9.4 °dH (168 mg/L · 9.8 gpg · 16.8 °fH).
Source: Stadtwerke Lichtenfels – Wasserhärte nach Ort (2026) · data checked 2026-11-02
Range across supply zones: 105–407 mg/L.
6 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Banzer Gruppe (Gnellenroth, Stetten, Tiefenroth, Weingarten) | 22.8 | 407 | very hard |
| Buch am Forst | 14 | 250 | very hard |
| Isling | 6 | 107 | moderately hard |
| Klosterlangheim | 8.4 | 151 | hard |
| Lichtenfels Kernstadt, Degendorf, Kösten, Krappenroth, Reundorf, Trieb | 10.4 | 186 | very hard |
| Mistelfeld, Schney | 5.9 | 105 | moderately hard |
Stadtwerke Lichtenfels lists hardness by village, and the six areas range from 105.3 mg/L CaCO₃ (Mistelfeld and Schney) to 407.0 mg/L (the Banzer group: Gnellenroth, Stetten, Tiefenroth and Weingarten). The Kernstadt and several neighbouring districts are at 185.6 mg/L. The city figure of 168.1 mg/L is a median, so find your village in the list before buying any treatment.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 9.4 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadtwerke Lichtenfels |
How Lichtenfels compares
- Tap water in Lichtenfels is 18 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 503 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 38 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Bayern it is number 111 of 137 cities; the regional median is 15.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Sonnefeld, 9 km away (4.4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Bad Staffelstein, 7 km away (19 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Germany →
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Lichtenfels
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 3rd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| 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 Lichtenfels water hard or soft?
It is hard: 168 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.8 gpg, 9.4 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Lichtenfels 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 Lichtenfels water?
9.8 gpg, equal to 9.4 °dH, 16.8 °fH or 168 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Lichtenfels?
For 168 mg/L (9.4 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Lichtenfels?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Stadtwerke Lichtenfels – Wasserhärte nach Ort (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadtwerke Lichtenfels – Wasserhärte nach Ort · Outdated figure? Tell us