Water hardness in Müllheim
15 °dH very hard
Tap water in Müllheim is very hard: 15 °dH (268 mg/L · 15.6 gpg · 26.8 °fH).
Source: Stadtwerke Müllheim-Staufen - Aktuelle Wasserhärte der Versorgungsbereiche (26.10.2026) (2026-10) · data checked 2026-11-03
Stadtwerke Müllheim-Staufen publishes one value for the Müllheim supply area, which includes the villages of Britzingen, Dattingen, Hügelheim and Zunzingen: 267.8 mg/L CaCO₃, from a sheet dated 26 October 2026. That is hard water by the sheet's own class table. The same sheet names other supply areas, such as Staufen and Auggen, without a printed figure, so this page does not cover them.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 15 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadtwerke Müllheim-Staufen |
How Müllheim compares
- Tap water in Müllheim is 30 % harder than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 258 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 68 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Baden-Württemberg it is number 56 of 146 cities; the regional median is 12.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Münstertal (Schwarzwald), 13 km away (1.9 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Rheinfelden (Baden), 31 km away (22 °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 Müllheim
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H04 |
| Miele | 15 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 4 |
| Beko | 4th |
| Hoover | S2 |
| 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 Müllheim water hard or soft?
It is very hard: 268 mg/L as CaCO₃ (15.6 gpg, 15 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Müllheim 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 Müllheim water?
15.6 gpg, equal to 15 °dH, 26.8 °fH or 268 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Müllheim?
For 268 mg/L (15 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: maximum level (5–7).
Do I need a water softener in Müllheim?
Yes, unless you are only passing through: scale damages appliances within a few years.
Source
Source: Stadtwerke Müllheim-Staufen - Aktuelle Wasserhärte der Versorgungsbereiche (26.10.2026) (2026-10). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadtwerke Müllheim-Staufen - Aktuelle Wasserhärte der Versorgungsbereiche (26.10.2026) · Outdated figure? Tell us