Water hardness in Neubulach
3.5 °dH moderately hard
Tap water in Neubulach is moderately hard: 3.5 °dH (62 mg/L · 3.6 gpg · 6.2 °fH).
Source: Stadt Neubulach, Bodenrichtwerte page (Trinkwasser section) (2024-05) · data checked 2026-11-06
Range across supply zones: 52–71 mg/L.
2 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsmoos | 4 | 71 | moderately hard |
| Übriges Stadtgebiet | 2.9 | 52 | soft |
The town of Neubulach lists two values in its drinking-water section, 51.8 and 71.4 mg/L CaCO₃. The median is 61.6 mg/L (category moderate). The entry dates from May 2024; the town can tell you which value applies to your street.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 3.5 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | Stadt Neubulach (Wasserversorger per page) |
How Neubulach compares
- Tap water in Neubulach is 70 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 788 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 3 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Baden-Württemberg it is number 140 of 146 cities; the regional median is 12.8 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Waldkirch, 83 km away (2.5 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Wildberg, 7 km away (14 °dH).
Ranking of the hardest and softest water in Germany →
What it means at home
- Visible kettle scale every few weeks; vinegar or citric acid is enough.
- Water heater and washing machine: some long-term scale; a scale inhibitor slows it.
- Dishwasher: medium salt setting.
- Softener optional; pays off mainly with a gas boiler or tankless heater.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Optional. A scale inhibitor or a small softener protects the heater; soap savings are modest.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 3 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Neubulach
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H00 |
| Miele | 3 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 1 |
| Beko | 1st |
| Hoover | S0 |
| LG | H0 |
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 Neubulach water hard or soft?
It is moderately hard: 62 mg/L as CaCO₃ (3.6 gpg, 3.5 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Neubulach 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 Neubulach water?
3.6 gpg, equal to 3.5 °dH, 6.2 °fH or 62 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Neubulach?
For 62 mg/L (3.5 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 2–3.
Do I need a water softener in Neubulach?
Not essential; a scale inhibitor protects the heater cheaply.
Source
Source: Stadt Neubulach, Bodenrichtwerte page (Trinkwasser section) (2024-05). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadt Neubulach, Bodenrichtwerte page (Trinkwasser section) · Outdated figure? Tell us