Water hardness in Lohfelden
7.9 °dH hard
Tap water in Lohfelden is hard: 7.9 °dH (142 mg/L · 8.3 gpg · 14.2 °fH).
Source: Gemeinde Lohfelden – Trinkwasserbeschaffenheit, festgestellte Wasserhärte am 22.04.2025 (2025) · data checked 2026-11-02
Range across supply zones: 129–248 mg/L.
8 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ON 01 Rosenstraße | 8 | 143 | hard |
| ON 02 Crumbach, Tiefzone | 7.2 | 129 | hard |
| ON 03 Crumbach, Siedlung | 7.9 | 141 | hard |
| ON 04 Unterdorf und Gewerbe | 7.4 | 132 | hard |
| ON 05 Vollmarshausen 1 | 7.5 | 134 | hard |
| ON 06 Ochshausen, TZ + Gewerbe | 13.9 | 248 | very hard |
| ON 07 Ochshausen, HZ + Lindenberg | 11.1 | 198 | very hard |
| ON 08 Vollmarshausen 2 | 10.8 | 193 | very hard |
Gemeindewerke Lohfelden measured hardness in eight networks on 22 April 2025, from 128.5 mg/L CaCO₃ (Crumbach Tiefzone) to 248.1 mg/L (Ochshausen Tiefzone). Most of the networks are close to the city figure of 141.9 mg/L, but Ochshausen is clearly harder. Check the table for your Ortsnetz.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 7.9 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Gemeindewerke Lohfelden |
How Lohfelden compares
- Tap water in Lohfelden is 31 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 572 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 29 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Hessen it is number 53 of 73 cities; the regional median is 10.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Helsa, 11 km away (4 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Kassel, 6 km away (10.9 °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 Lohfelden
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 8 °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 Lohfelden water hard or soft?
It is hard: 142 mg/L as CaCO₃ (8.3 gpg, 7.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Lohfelden 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 Lohfelden water?
8.3 gpg, equal to 7.9 °dH, 14.2 °fH or 142 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Lohfelden?
For 142 mg/L (7.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Lohfelden?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Gemeinde Lohfelden – Trinkwasserbeschaffenheit, festgestellte Wasserhärte am 22.04.2025 (2025). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Gemeinde Lohfelden – Trinkwasserbeschaffenheit, festgestellte Wasserhärte am 22.04.2025 · Outdated figure? Tell us