Water hardness in Muggensturm
10.2 °dH very hard
Tap water in Muggensturm is very hard: 10.2 °dH (182 mg/L · 10.6 gpg · 18.2 °fH).
Source: Wasserversorgung Muggensturm-Ötigheim GmbH, Trinkwasseranalyse (eneREGIO) (2026-03) · data checked 2026-11-05
Wasserversorgung Muggensturm-Ötigheim GmbH (eneREGIO) publishes the routine analysis for the sample taken on 3 March 2026. It shows 182.1 mg/L CaCO₃, about 10.2 °dH. This is a single sample, and the document does not say where the water comes from. For dishwashers and washing machines, set the hardness level as the manufacturer instructs.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 10.2 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Wasserversorgung Muggensturm-Ötigheim GmbH |
How Muggensturm compares
- Tap water in Muggensturm is 11 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 474 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 41 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Baden-Württemberg it is number 97 of 146 cities; the regional median is 12.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Gaggenau, 8 km away (7.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Malsch, 4 km away (16.3 °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 Muggensturm
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 10 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| 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 Muggensturm water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 182 mg/L as CaCO₃ (10.6 gpg, 10.2 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Muggensturm 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 Muggensturm water?
10.6 gpg, equal to 10.2 °dH, 18.2 °fH or 182 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Muggensturm?
For 182 mg/L (10.2 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Muggensturm?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Wasserversorgung Muggensturm-Ötigheim GmbH, Trinkwasseranalyse (eneREGIO) (2026-03). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Wasserversorgung Muggensturm-Ötigheim GmbH, Trinkwasseranalyse (eneREGIO) · Outdated figure? Tell us