Water hardness in Neu-Anspach
6.9 °dH hard
Tap water in Neu-Anspach is hard: 6.9 °dH (122 mg/L · 7.1 gpg · 12.2 °fH).
Source: Stadt Neu-Anspach, Bekanntmachung Trinkwasseranalyse 2024 (gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung) (2024) · data checked 2026-11-03
Range across supply zones: 89–186 mg/L.
4 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hochzone Hardt (Hochbehälter Hardt, Stadtteil Anspach) | 5 | 89 | moderately hard |
| Mittelzone Birkenhof (Hochbehälter Birkenhof, Stadtteil Anspach) | 6.6 | 118 | moderately hard |
| Tiefzone Lindenhof (Hochbehälter Lindenhof, Stadtteil Hausen-Arnsbach) | 10.4 | 186 | very hard |
| Versorgungsbereich Stahlnhainer Grund | 7.1 | 127 | hard |
The city of Neu-Anspach publishes its drinking water analysis as a public notice (2024 edition, sampled 12 December 2023) for four supply zones. The median is 122.3 mg/L CaCO₃ and the zones range from 89.2 to 185.6 mg/L. The Tiefzone Lindenhof is the hardest zone, and the other three are in the soft range. We found no newer notice, so the figures may change when the next one appears.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 6.9 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadt Neu-Anspach (municipal water supply) |
How Neu-Anspach compares
- Tap water in Neu-Anspach is 40 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 641 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 21 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Hessen it is number 56 of 73 cities; the regional median is 10.7 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Oberursel (Taunus), 13 km away (5.2 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Selters (Taunus), 10 km away (17.7 °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 Neu-Anspach
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| 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 Neu-Anspach water hard or soft?
It is hard: 122 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.1 gpg, 6.9 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Neu-Anspach 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 Neu-Anspach water?
7.1 gpg, equal to 6.9 °dH, 12.2 °fH or 122 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Neu-Anspach?
For 122 mg/L (6.9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Neu-Anspach?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Stadt Neu-Anspach, Bekanntmachung Trinkwasseranalyse 2024 (gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung) (2024). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadt Neu-Anspach, Bekanntmachung Trinkwasseranalyse 2024 (gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung) · Outdated figure? Tell us