Water hardness in Neuenrade
9 °dH hard
Tap water in Neuenrade is hard: 9 °dH (160 mg/L · 9.3 gpg · 16 °fH).
Source: Stadtwerke Neuenrade – Wasseranalyse Internet 2026 (2026) · data checked 2026-10-29
Range across supply zones: 134–168 mg/L.
4 supply zones — hardness varies by neighbourhood; the figure above is the median.
Hardness by district / supply zone
| °dH | mg/L | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Affeln | 9.2 | 164 | hard |
| Altenaffeln | 8.7 | 155 | hard |
| Neuenrade Ost und Küntrop (HB Eisenweg) | 9.4 | 168 | hard |
| Neuenrade West (HB Klosterberg) | 7.5 | 134 | hard |
Stadtwerke Neuenrade's 2026 analysis lists four zones from 133.9 mg/L CaCO₃ (Neuenrade West) to 167.8 mg/L (Neuenrade Ost and Küntrop). Calcium is 56 mg/L and magnesium 3.8 mg/L. The city figure is 159.8 mg/L. Werdohl, only 3 km away, is soft at 41.0 mg/L, so the water changes a lot across the valley.
German law (WRMG) uses 3 bands: soft < 8.4 °dH, medium 8.4–14 °dH, hard > 14 °dH.
Water data
| Total hardness | 9 °dH |
|---|---|
| Calcium (mg/L) | 56 |
| Magnesium (mg/L) | 3.8 |
| mmol_l | 1.55 |
| Utility | Stadtwerke Neuenrade |
How Neuenrade compares
- Tap water in Neuenrade is 22 % softer than the median of the 809 cities we track in Germany (11.5 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 538 of 809 in Germany (1 = hardest); 34 % of these cities have softer water.
- In Nordrhein-Westfalen it is number 103 of 153 cities; the regional median is 11.3 °dH.
- Nearest city with clearly softer water: Werdohl, 3 km away (2.3 °dH).
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Iserlohn, 12 km away (11.8 °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 Neuenrade
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H02 |
| Miele | 9 °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 Neuenrade water hard or soft?
It is hard: 160 mg/L as CaCO₃ (9.3 gpg, 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 Neuenrade 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 Neuenrade water?
9.3 gpg, equal to 9 °dH, 16 °fH or 160 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Neuenrade?
For 160 mg/L (9 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Neuenrade?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: Stadtwerke Neuenrade – Wasseranalyse Internet 2026 (2026). Method: figure published by the water supplier. Stadtwerke Neuenrade – Wasseranalyse Internet 2026 · Outdated figure? Tell us